⚠ 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
- Cap orange to orange-brown, 5–20 cm
- gills false (thick forking ridges) orange
- grows in clusters at base of hardwood stumps especially oak
- glows faint green in total darkness — bioluminescent gills
- commonly confused with chanterelles but clustered and on wood
Symptoms & Toxicity
Severe GI distress vomiting and diarrhea within 1–3 hours; not life-threatening but very unpleasant; seek medical attention if severe
Regions Found
Region data not available
Look-Alikes
No documented look-alikes on record.
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