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These bright orange mushrooms are commonly found throughout our hardwood forest in October and early November. Their range is east of the Rockies.
THEY ARE POISONOUS! Do not eat!
The mushrooms grow crowded together on wood (like dead trees and stumps), and one way to ID them is to look at the gills; Jack O’Lantern gills run down the stem.
This picture was taken in Green Lane, PA, on October 31 (appropriate – LOL), 2011.
For more info, visit this website:
http://www.mushroomexpert.com/omphalotus_illude...
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Great work
Thank you very much, John! Although these are common, they always are lovely to see:>)
– MotherNature
I really appreciate the feature, Esther:>). The images in Fungilicious are always top notch so a feature is a real honor!
– MotherNature
I truly appreciate the visit and the fave, George – thanks!
Wonderful colour, make a good card.. Shirley
You’re generous words are very much appreciated, Shirley:>) Thank you for taking the time to come by!
– MotherNature