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The spectacular Rustgill - Gymnopilus junonius Only a single specimen growing on the base of a healthy spotted gum.<br /> It is very odd as so far I have only found them growing in clusters and alwise on a dead tree stump. Australia,Geotagged,Gymnopilus junonius,Spectacular Rustgill,Winter Click/tap to enlarge

The spectacular Rustgill - Gymnopilus junonius

Only a single specimen growing on the base of a healthy spotted gum.
It is very odd as so far I have only found them growing in clusters and alwise on a dead tree stump.

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The Spectacular Rustgill

"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.

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Similar species: Agaricales
Species identified by Ernst
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Uploaded Aug 15, 2019. Captured Jul 18, 2019 13:38 in 6 Roma Rd, Valentine NSW 2280, Australia.
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  • iPhone 6s Plus
  • f/2.2
  • 1/33s
  • ISO50
  • 4.15mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.