Western jack-o'-lantern mushroom
A species of Omphalotus Scientific name : Omphalotus olivascens Genus : Omphalotus
Western jack-o'-lantern mushroom, A species of Omphalotus
Scientific name: Omphalotus olivascens
Genus: Omphalotus
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Description
The western jack-o'-lantern mushroom (Omphalotus olivascens) may be the most visually striking mushroom of the forest during day and night. During the day, brilliant large orange flat caps grow from both the ground and decaying stumps. At night, these mushrooms may glow in the dark, depending on location and maturity.
Colors
Brown
Green
Yellow
Orange
Habitat
The western jack-o'-lantern mushroom is widely distributed in forests and wooded areas. It's mostly associated with oaks and Eucalyptus species. It occurs on dead stumps and decaying and buried wood.
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Toxicity
The western jack-o'-lantern mushroom is a highly poisonous mushroom. The most typical symptoms of poisoning include profuse sweating and severe gastrointestinal distress that can last for several days. Beginner mushroom hunters often mistake this poisonous mushroom for edible Chanterelles.
Habitat
The western jack-o'-lantern mushroom is widely distributed in forests and wooded areas. It's mostly associated with oaks and Eucalyptus species. It occurs on dead stumps and decaying and buried wood.
Growth Form
Saprobic
Sporocarp Height
1 foot
Cap Diameter
4-18 cm
Habit
Saprophytic
Substrate
On wood
Smell
Mild
Spore Print
Yellow
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Gilled fungi Family
Marasmiaceae Genus
Omphalotus Species
Western jack-o'-lantern mushroom