Magenta rustgill

Gymnopilus dilepis

A species of Rustgills.

The magenta rustgill, scientifically known as Gymnopilus dilepis, might be considered rare in certain locations, but this fungus, originating from Southeast Asia, has successfully colonized various parts of the world. Its cap, which can be either smooth or scaly, exhibits a reddish hue. This particular mushroom is not suitable for consumption and is probably toxic, given that numerous other species within its genus are known to possess poisonous substances.

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Attributes of Magenta rustgill

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Cap Diameter
3 - 9 cm
Height
4 - 10 cm
Cap
Cap 4 - 8 cm across; convex to flat or shallowly umbonate; red-purple to magenta, grayish, rusty ocher; surface scaly
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat, Central Bump
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly
Gills
Adnate; crowded; pale yellowish to rusty
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
Stem 4 - 8 cm long, 1 - 2 cm thick; cylindrical; red-purple to magenta, grayish, rusty ocher; surface smooth, with fine longitudinal fibres
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth to slightly fibrous
Flesh
Firm; whitish, yellowish
Ring
With Ring
Spore Print Color
Rusty yellowish brown
Odor
Faintly earthy, not particularly distinctive.
Body Color
BrownYellowOrangePurple
Growth Form
Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
Dead Woods, Wood Chips or Mulch
Occurence Habitats
Coniferous Woodland
Species Status
Rare

Scientific Classification of Magenta rustgill

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Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Hymenogastraceae
Genus
Rustgills
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Toxicity and Edibility of Magenta rustgill

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Is Magenta rustgill Toxic?

The precise toxicity of magenta rustgill hasn't been extensively researched, but it's believed to share the same toxins found in other Gymnopilus species. Ingesting it could result in symptoms such as nausea, feelings of anxiety, impaired muscle coordination, elevated blood pressure, a rapid heart rate, and dizziness.

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