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Spectacular rustgill Gymnopilus junonius, Spectacular rustgill. Found growing on a tree stump in our local rock gardens.  Fall,Geotagged,Gymnopilus junonius,Spectacular Rustgill,United Kingdom Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Spectacular rustgill

Gymnopilus junonius, Spectacular rustgill. Found growing on a tree stump in our local rock gardens.

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"Gymnopilus junonius" is a species of mushroom in the family Cortinariaceae. Commonly known as Laughing Gym, Laughing Cap, Laughing Jim, or 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.

Similar species: Agaricales
Species identified by Fiona31
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Uploaded Apr 21, 2025. Captured Sep 29, 2024 10:21 in 363 Devonshire Rd, Blackpool FY2 0RE, UK.
  • iPad (5th generation)
  • f/2.4
  • 1/17s
  • ISO400
  • 3.3mm