Gymnopilus junonius
| Gymnopilus junonius | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Basidiomycota |
| Class: | Agaricomycetes |
| Order: | Agaricales |
| Family: | Hymenogastraceae |
| Genus: | Gymnopilus |
| Species: | G. junonius |
| Binomial name | |
| Gymnopilus junonius | |
| Approximate range of Gymnopilus junonius | |
| Synonyms | |
| Gymnopilus junonius | |
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| Gills on hymenium | |
| Cap is convex | |
| Hymenium is adnate | |
| Stipe has a ring | |
| Spore print is reddish-brown | |
| Ecology is saprotrophic | |
| Edibility is inedible | |
Gymnopilus junonius is a type of mushroom-forming fungus in the family Hymenogastraceae. Commonly known as the spectacular rustgill, this large orange mushroom is typically found growing on tree stumps, logs, or tree bases. It is found in Europe, Australasia and South America. It is inedible and contains some neurotoxins.