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Jack O'Lantern Mushroom

Omphalotus illudens

Description:

Mature clusters of Jack O'Lantern mushrooms get their name for their greenish yellow glow in the dark. Don't confuse these toxic mushrooms with the edible chanterelles that have a similar appearance.

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Tom15
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Tom15

Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

Spotted on Oct 2, 2010
Submitted on Feb 10, 2013

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