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Omphalotus olearius
| Omphalotus olearius | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Basidiomycota |
| Class: | Agaricomycetes |
| Order: | Agaricales |
| Family: | Omphalotaceae |
| Genus: | Omphalotus |
| Species: | O. olearius
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| Binomial name | |
| Omphalotus olearius | |
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Omphalotus olearius,[2] commonly known as the jack-o'-lantern mushroom, is a poisonous orange gilled mushroom that to an untrained eye appears similar to some chanterelles. It is notable for its bioluminescent properties. It is found in woodland areas in Europe, where it grows on decaying stumps, on buried roots or at the base of hardwood trees. A similar, but phylogenetically distinct[3] species found in eastern North America is Omphalotus illudens.
Unlike chanterelles, Omphalotus olearius and other Omphalotus species contain the toxin illudin S, and are poisonous to humans. While not typically lethal, consuming this mushroom leads to very severe cramps, vomiting, and diarrhea.[4][5]
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Kirchmair2004was invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ Vanden Hoek, T. L.; Erickson, T.; Hryhorczuk, D.; Narasimhan, K. (May 1991). "Jack o'lantern mushroom poisoning". Annals of Emergency Medicine. 20 (5): 559–561. doi:10.1016/s0196-0644(05)81617-8. ISSN 0196-0644. PMID 2024797.
- ^ French, A. L.; Garrettson, L. K. (1988). "Poisoning with the North American Jack O'Lantern mushroom, Omphalotus illudens". Journal of Toxicology. Clinical Toxicology. 26 (1–2): 81–88. doi:10.3109/15563658808995399. ISSN 0731-3810. PMID 3290510.
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