Due to its unknown edibility and potential toxicity, it is advised to avoid consumption unless positively identified by an expert.
Gymnopilus luteofolius is characterized by its yellow to orange-brown cap, which can reach up to 10 cm in diameter. The gills are closely spaced and yellowish, and the stem is sturdy and often has a yellowish tint, making it quite distinctive.
Field marks recorded for this species. Work through all of them, not just one:
| Family | Hymenogastraceae |
|---|---|
| Genus | Gymnopilus |
| Edibility | Edibility unrecorded |
| Toxicity | medium |
| Season | Aug-Oct |
| Habitat | Typically found on decaying wood, particularly hardwoods, in forested areas. |
| Region | North America, particularly in the eastern and central regions. |
Habitat: Typically found on decaying wood, particularly hardwoods, in forested areas.
Region: North America, particularly in the eastern and central regions.
Fruits from late summer to early fall.
Typical months: Aug-Oct
Always verify identification to avoid these similar species. The differentiator is the point — learn the one or two tells that separate them:
distinguished by its darker cap and more pronounced gills.
can be differentiated by its more slender stem and different habitat preferences.
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