⚠ If you suspect ingestion of this species, call Poison Control immediately:
1-800-222-1222 (US) · poison.org
1-800-222-1222 (US) · poison.org
Key Identification Features
- Bright orange to yellow-orange
- TRUE sharp blade gills (not blunt forking ridges)
- grows in clusters at base of oaks or from buried roots
- gills glow faintly bioluminescent in darkness
- no apricot smell
Symptoms & Toxicity
Severe GI distress — nausea, profuse vomiting, abdominal cramping, diarrhea within 1–2 hours. Contains illudin compounds. Not life-threatening but severe. Glows faintly in the dark — key ID feature.
Regions Found
Region data not available
Look-Alikes
No documented look-alikes on record.
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