Gymnopilus junonius

Common name(s): Spectacular Rustgill, Laughing Gym, Laughing Cap

Family: Cortinariaceae Synonym(s): Gymnopilus pampeanus, Agaricus junonius, Agaricus spectabilis
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Pileus (Cap)
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Lamellae
Lamellae (Gill)
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Pileus (Cap)
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Stipe (Stem)
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Fungi / Mould Properties
Origin(s)
Australia
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Fungi / Mould Type
Gilled Stemmed
Gilled Stemmed
Gilled Stemmed Gilled Stemmed
Climate Range
Temperate Cool, Polar-Sub
Temperate Cool,
Polar-Sub
Aspect Range
Morning Sun, Dappled Shade, Medium Shade
Morning Sun,
Dappled Shade,
Medium Shade
Habitat Range
Garden, Forest - Grassy, Landscape, Rainforest - Temperate, Sclerophyll Forest - Wet
Garden,
Forest - Grassy,
Landscape,
Rainforest - Temperate,
Sclerophyll Forest - Wet
Habitat Zone
Arboreal, Creeks, Gullies, Moist areas, Moist Valley Slopes, Open areas, Rivers, Terrestrial, Understory, Well drained
Arboreal,
Creeks,
Gullies,
Moist areas,
Moist Valley Slopes,
Open areas,
Rivers,
Terrestrial,
Understory,
Well drained
Mature Height
250-300mm
250-300mm
Mature Width
175-200mm
175-200mm
Growth Rate
Fast
Fast
Life Span
4-6mths
4-6mths
Fungi / Mould Aroma
Slight
Slight
Pileus (Cap) Properties
Colour (Lower)
Yellow, Yellow-brown
Yellow,
Yellow-brown
Shape
Convex Broad
Convex Broad
Convex Broad Convex Broad
Lamellae (Gill) Properties
Colour
Brown Light, Red-brown Dark, Yellow Light
Brown Light,
Red-brown Dark,
Yellow Light
Soil Properties
pH Range
Acid, Slightly Acid, Neutral
Acid,
Slightly Acid,
Neutral
Condition
Moist
Moist
Moist Moist
Well Drained
Well Drained
Salinity
None
None
None None
Other Properties / Uses
Coastal
None
None
Frost Tolerance
Poor
Poor
Snow Tolerance
None
None
Edible(s)
None
None

General Notes

A large and colourful wood-rotting fungi that occurs in small groups at the base of dead trees, occasionally conifers from spring to early winter. The cap colour can be variable, from gold through to rust brown and deep orange. A poisonous fungi with toxins including hallucinogens, not to be eaten. Flesh has a faint fruity smell and a little stronger when cut and the flesh is bitter.