Jack o lantern mushroom

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Omphalotus illudens/Jack O'Lantern

Chanterelles (Cantharellus sp.) are among the most prized edible mushrooms on the planet. They’re meaty, they’re tasty, and they can often be found in abundance underneath hardwood and conifer trees. Jack O’Lanterns (Omphalotus sp.) are bioluminescent fungi that decompose woody debris in hardwood forests. Their orange colors and seasonal fruiting patterns resemble those of many […]

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Omphalotus olearius, commonly known as the jack-o'-lantern mushroom, is a poisonous orange gilled mushroom that to an untrained eye appears similar to some chanterelles. It is notable for its bioluminescent properties. Wikipedia Scientific name: Omphalotus olearius Rank: Species Higher classification: Omphalotus

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