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Mushroom - Gymnopilus sp. Cinnamon-orange, dry, slightly scaly cap with an inrolled margin. Gills were were close with frequent short gills and rusty brown spores. Stipe was a lighter orange/tan color.  Spotted growing in a deciduous forest.<br />
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It is difficult to identify Gymnopilus to species level. Species in this genus can easily be confused with Galerina marginata, which are deadly. Also, some species contain psilocybin.  Geotagged,Summer,United States,fungus,gymnopilus,mushroom Click/tap to enlarge

Mushroom - Gymnopilus sp.

Cinnamon-orange, dry, slightly scaly cap with an inrolled margin. Gills were were close with frequent short gills and rusty brown spores. Stipe was a lighter orange/tan color. Spotted growing in a deciduous forest.

It is difficult to identify Gymnopilus to species level. Species in this genus can easily be confused with Galerina marginata, which are deadly. Also, some species contain psilocybin.

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Uploaded Aug 11, 2018. Captured Jul 8, 2018 10:47 in 234 Main St, Saugerties, NY 12477, USA.
  • Canon EOS 80D
  • f/4.0
  • 1/64s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm