Gymnopilus junonius
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Gymnopilus junonius is a type of mushroom-forming fungus in the family Hymenogastraceae. Commonly known as the spectacular rustgill, this large orange mushroom is typically found growing on tree stumps, logs, or tree bases. Some subspecies of this mushroom contain the neurotoxic oligoisoprenoid gymnopilin.
Quick Facts Gymnopilus junonius, Scientific classification ...
Gymnopilus junonius | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Fungi |
Division: | Basidiomycota |
Class: | Agaricomycetes |
Order: | Agaricales |
Family: | Hymenogastraceae |
Genus: | Gymnopilus |
Species: | G. junonius |
Binomial name | |
Gymnopilus junonius | |
Approximate range of Gymnopilus junonius | |
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Quick Facts Gymnopilus junoniusMycological characteristics ...
Gymnopilus junonius | |
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Gills on hymenium | |
Cap is convex | |
Hymenium is adnate | |
Stipe has a ring | |
Spore print is reddish-brown | |
Ecology is saprotrophic | |
Edibility is inedible |
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