Spectacular Rustgill
Gymnopilus junonius
WARNING: Potential Toxic Gymnopilus Species
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Key Features
- Robust
- fleshy stature
- Bright yellow to orange cap
- often viscid when moist
- Crowded
- bright yellow gills (will turn rusty brown with age/spores)
- Stem base often rusty brown or reddish
- fibrous
- Growing clustered on wood debris or mulch
Color:
Bright yellow, orange-yellow cap and gills; rusty brown stem base
Smell:
Unknown
Growth Pattern:
Clustered
Environment:
Wood
Habitat & Distribution
Habitat:
Deciduous or coniferous wood mulch/debris in urban settings
Distribution:
Western North America, Cosmopolitan
Seasonality:
Summer to Fall
Economic Value
Market Demand:
None - toxic
Price Range:
N/A
Commercial Use:
None
Toxicity Information
Symptoms:
- Severe nausea and vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal cramps
Onset Time:
30 minutes to 3 hours
First Aid:
- Seek immediate medical attention
- Contact poison control immediately
Emergency Contacts:
- 911 (CA)
Similar Species
Big Laughing Gym
Gymnopilus ventricosus
Key Differences:
- Often larger and more massive
- Effects are neurological, not primarily GI
Lemon Pholiota
Pholiota limonella
Key Differences:
- Spore print is brown, not rusty orange
- Cap often covered in small scales
Recommended Action
Do not touch or consume. Ensure immediate disposal of specimens and wash hands thoroughly.