Poisonous
western jack-o'-lantern
Omphalotus olivascens
Also known as: western jack-o'-lantern, Western Jack-o'-lantern Mushroom, California Jack O' Lantern, Western American jack-o'-lantern
Botanical Overview
Omphalotus olivascens, commonly known as the western jack-o'-lantern mushroom, is an orange to brown-colored gilled mushroom native to California and Mexico.
Classification
Scientific Taxonomy
Kingdom Fungi
Phylum Basidiomycota
Class Agaricomycetes
Order Agaricales
Family Omphalotaceae
Genus Omphalotus
Safety Notice: Never consume any wild mushroom based exclusively on photographs or app identification. Many deadly poisonous species (such as Amanita phalloides) closely mimic edible varieties. Always verify your specimen in person with a certified expert mycologist.
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