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Description of Gymnopilus luteofolius (Peck) Singer from SprWrks
Taxonomic Classification: Kingdom: Fungi General Description: Cap: 2-12 cm in diameter, convex to obtuse expanding to nearly plane with age. Dark red to purple-red to pinkish fibrillose scales, fading to yellow rarely with bluish tones. Stem: 3-10cm in length. Typically equal, sometimes enlarged near the bottom. Purple to yellowish often with bluish stains on the mycelium attached to the base. Gills: Notched to adnate. Yellow, becoming orange with spores. Spores: 5.5-8.5 by 3.5-4.5 micrometers, bright rusty orange. Diagnostic Description: Formerly described as the similar Magic Blue Gym, Gymnopilus aeruginosus. A completely yellow variant has been observed growing in close proximity to the striking purple colored form. Distribution: Pacific NW, USA, Eastern North America Habitat: Coniferous wood chips, stumps, logs and lignin rich humus Look Alikes: Magic Blue Gym, Gymnopilus aeruginosus Uses: Edibility: Toxic Hallucinogenic, No medicinal or Nutritional values. Non-Lethal, possible nausea and or stomach cramping etc. !Not recommended for human consumption! References: Notes: Gymnopilus luteofolius or Scaly Purple Gym – common name given in the mushroom community, Forums, Spore banks. Gymnopilus luteofolius (Peck) Singer, Lilloa 22: 560 (1951) 1949 Basionym: Citations in published lists or literature: Description author: Solo (Request Authorship Credit)  Created: 2010-11-05 13:28:49 WET (+0000) by Solo (Mushroomhead) |