Gymnopilus junonius
Foraging: Never eat a wild mushroom on a photo or an app’s word. Many deadly species look like edible ones.
About
Gymnopilus junonius is a type of mushroom-forming fungus in the family Hymenogastraceae. Commonly known as the spectacular rustgill, or laughing Jim, this large orange mushroom is typically found growing on tree stumps, logs, or tree bases. It is found in Europe, Australasia and South America. It is inedible and contains some neurotoxins.
- Family
- Hymenogastraceae
How to use it
While the laughing Jim is not suitable for consumption, it can be appreciated for its ecological role. This mushroom helps decompose wood, contributing to nutrient cycling in forest ecosystems. Observing it can also enhance your understanding of fungal diversity.
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In the kitchen
The laughing Jim is not eaten by humans as it is inedible and contains neurotoxins. It's best to admire this mushroom in its natural habitat rather than on your plate.
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- Name
- Gymnopilus junonius
- Slug
- gymnopilus-junonius
- Kingdom
- Fungi
- Family
- Hymenogastraceae
- Genus
- Gymnopilus
- Species
- junonius
- Wikidata QID
- Q1830008
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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