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Gymnopilus junonius – Spectacular rustgill, laughing gym

Synonyms: Agaricus aureus, Agaricus junonius, Fungus aureus, Gymnopilus spectabilis, Lepiota aurea, Pholiota grandis, Pholiota junonia, Pholiota spectabilis, Tricholoma aureum.

Common names: spectacular rustgill, laughing gym, spectacular rustgill.

Russian names: Gimnopil Iunony, Gimnopil vidnyy.

Extract from Wikipedia article: Gymnopilus junonius is a type of mushroom-forming fungus in the family Hymenogastraceae. Commonly known as the spectacular rustgill, this large orange mushroom is typically found growing on tree stumps, logs, or tree bases. It is found in Europe, Australasia and South America. It is inedible and contains some neurotoxins.

Photos of this mushroom from the area of St. Petersburg, Russia

Spectacular rustgill mushrooms (Gymnopilus junonius) at the base of a large oak in Dubki Park. Sestroretsk near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 9, 2025

Underside of spectacular rustgill mushrooms (Gymnopilus junonius) at the base of a large oak in Dubki Park. Sestroretsk near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 9, 2025

Section of spectacular rustgill mushrooms (Gymnopilus junonius) at the base of a large oak in Dubki Park. Sestroretsk near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 9, 2025

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