Jack-O-Lantern Omphalotus olearius
Previously known as:
- Clitocybe illudens
- Phonetic Spelling
- om-fah-LOW-tus oh-LAIR-ee-us
- This plant has high severity poison characteristics.
- See below
- Description
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This mushroom is quite noticeable due to its color, size and occurrence in clusters near trees or stumps. It is most commonly found in forest or natural areas, sometimes in landscapes. It appears in clusters of up to 15-20 mushrooms usually at the base of a living oak or from stumps or buried wood (roots), occasionally on other deciduous trees. It is bioluminescent. The native North American species of this mushroom is O. illudens
Quick ID:
- Cap: Orange to yellow-orange, up to 4 inches in diameter
- Gills: Yellow-orange, decurrent on the stalk
- Stalk: Orange to yellow-orange, usually curved
- Annulus: None
- Spore Print: White
- See this plant in the following landscape:
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Omphalotus
- Species:
- olearius
- Family:
- Marasmiaceae
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- Europe
- Edibility:
- NOT Edible
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Mushroom
- Poisonous
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Gold/Yellow
- Orange
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Leaves:
- Hairs Present:
- No
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Problems:
- Poisonous to Humans
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Poisonous to Humans:
- Poison Severity:
- High
- Poison Symptoms:
- HIGHLY TOXIC, MAY BE FATAL IF EATEN! Patient experiences severe stomach ache, headache, sweating , nausea, exhaustion, vomiting, bitter taste, salivation and a cold feeling. On set of symptoms is usually 1-3 hours after ingestion. Most patients recover in 5-6 days.
- Poison Toxic Principle:
- Unknown
- Causes Contact Dermatitis:
- No
- Poison Part:
- Fruits
- Stems
