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Omphalotus O. olearius Scientific classification Kingdom: Fungi Division: Basidiomycota Class: Agaricomycetes Order: Agaricales Family: Marasmiaceae Genus: Omphalotus
Fayod (1889)Type species Omphalotus olearius
(DC.) Singer (1946)Species O. illudens
O. japonicus
O. mexicanus
O. nidiformis
O. olearius
O. olivascens
O. subilludensOmphalotus is a genus of Basidiomycete mushroom formally described by Victor Fayod in 1889. Members have the traditional cap and stem toadstool form. The best known and type species is the jack-o'-lantern mushroom (Omphalotus olearius). Species of Omphalotus, which are poisonous, have been mistaken for chanterelles. Some Omphalotus species have bioluminescent properties.[1]
See also
- List of Marasmiaceae genera
References
External links
Categories:- Marasmiaceae
- Agaricales stubs
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