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Omphalotus illudens This is a picture of Omphalotus illudens on the South Tract of the Patuxent Research Refuge near Laurel, Maryland. Fall,Geotagged,Jack O' Lantern Mushroom,Omphalotus illudens,United States Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Omphalotus illudens

This is a picture of Omphalotus illudens on the South Tract of the Patuxent Research Refuge near Laurel, Maryland.

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"Omphalotus illudens" is commonly called the jack-o'lantern mushroom. It is a large orange mushroom that is often found in clumps on decaying stumps, buried roots or at the base of hardwood trees in eastern North America. Its gills often exhibit a weak green bioluminescence when fresh.

Similar species: Agaricales
Species identified by Matthew Beziat
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By Matthew Beziat

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Uploaded Jan 4, 2023. Captured Oct 20, 2022 17:16 in 25GX+V3 Glenn Dale, MD, USA.
  • SM-G991U
  • f/1.8
  • 1/120s
  • ISO250
  • 5.4mm