Gymnopilus picreus (Pers.) P.Karst. is a fungus in the Hymenogastraceae family, order Agaricales, kingdom Fungi. Not known to be toxic.

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Gymnopilus picreus (Pers.) P.Karst.

Gymnopilus picreus (Pers.) P.Karst.

Gymnopilus picreus is a fungus that grows on conifer (and sometimes hardwood) wood, found in North America and Europe, fruiting in summer and autumn.

Genus
Gymnopilus
Order
Agaricales
Class
Agaricomycetes

About Gymnopilus picreus (Pers.) P.Karst.

This species, scientifically named Gymnopilus picreus (Pers.) P.Karst., has caps that measure 1 to 2 centimetres (0.4 to 0.8 inches) in diameter. Gymnopilus picreus grows on conifer wood, and sometimes on hardwood. It has been recorded in northern United States, Canada, and Europe, and produces fruit bodies during summer and autumn.

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Taxonomy

Fungi Basidiomycota Agaricomycetes Agaricales Hymenogastraceae Gymnopilus

More from Hymenogastraceae

Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer

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