Omphalotus
Genus of fungi / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Omphalotus?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
Omphalotus is a genus of basidiomycete mushroom, in the family Omphalotaceae, formally circumscribed by Victor Fayod in 1889. Members have the traditional cap and stem structure. They are saprobic, and fruit in clumps on the ground, adjacent to host trees. The best known and type species is the jack-o'-lantern mushroom (Omphalotus olearius). Species of Omphalotus have been mistaken for chanterelles. All Omphalotus species are presumed poisonous, causing gastrointestinal symptoms. Some Omphalotus species have bioluminescent properties.[3]
Quick Facts Omphalotus, Scientific classification ...
Omphalotus | |
---|---|
Omphalotus olearius | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Fungi |
Division: | Basidiomycota |
Class: | Agaricomycetes |
Order: | Agaricales |
Family: | Omphalotaceae |
Genus: | Omphalotus Fayod (1889) |
Type species | |
Omphalotus olearius | |
Synonyms[1] | |
Close
Quick Facts OmphalotusMycological characteristics ...
Omphalotus | |
---|---|
Gills on hymenium | |
Cap is infundibuliform | |
Hymenium is decurrent | |
Stipe is bare | |
Spore print is yellow | |
Ecology is saprotrophic | |
Edibility is poisonous |
Close