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Spectacular Rustgill - Gymnopilus junonius Mushroom found on dead trunk of tree Alkmaar,Fall,Geotagged,Gymnopilus junonius,Holland,Mushroom,Netherlands Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Spectacular Rustgill - Gymnopilus junonius

Mushroom found on dead trunk of tree

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  1. Wonderful recording. Posted 8 years ago

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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 Albert Kang
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By Albert Kang

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Uploaded Oct 17, 2016. Captured Oct 13, 2016 20:16 in Kanaalkade 1, 1811 LP Alkmaar, Netherlands.
  • TG-4
  • f/5.0
  • 1/100s
  • ISO200
  • 10.29mm