● Species profile
Jack-o'-Lantern
Omphalotus illudens
Photo: KeithMiklas, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
⚠ ToxicEvidence: None
Bright orange clusters on stumps and buried roots, often mistaken for chanterelles. It has true, sharp gills, and they can glow faintly green in the dark. Eating it causes severe vomiting and cramps, though it's rarely fatal.
Shroomer Score#46 of 50 species
1.9Medicinal Value · 30%1/5
Edibility · 20%1/5
Easy to Identify · 20%3/5
Easy to Grow · 15%1/5
Sustainability · 15%4/5
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