Gymnopilus Luteus Magic Mushrooms
Gymnopilus luteus: Background
Gymnopilus luteus: Habitat
Gymnopilus luteus magic mushrooms are found growing solitarily or in clusters on dead hardwood trees throughout Eastern US and Canada during the months of June to November.
Gymnopilus luteus: Taxonomy/Naming
Genera
Gymnopilus
Species Name
luteus
Sub Species
luteus
Common Name
Yellow Gymnopilus
Gymnopilus luteus: Physical Description
Pileas
Convex, becoming broadly convex with an edge that slightly overhangs the gills. Yellow to orange in colour, usually slightly darker towards the center, and becoming orange-brown or even blue upon handling or maturity
Gills
Narrowly attached to the stem and crowded. Pale yellow becoming rusty brown with age. Gills also have the strong odor of anise, one of the easiest ways to distinguish this species from its close relatives.
Spore Print
Rusty brown
Spores
Rusty brown, no germ pore.
Stipe
At largest 3cm thick and 10cm tall. Coloured similarly to the cap, forming a slight fibery annulus.
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