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Eastern American jack-o'-lantern

Omphalotus illudens

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Basidiomycota ›Class: Agaricomycetes ›Order: Agaricales ›Family: Omphalotaceae ›Genus: Omphalotus

About

Omphalotus illudens is commonly called the jack-o'lantern mushroom. It is a large orange mushroom that is often found in clumps on decaying stumps, buried roots or at the base of hardwood trees in eastern North America. Its gills often exhibit a weak green bioluminescence when fresh.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Eastern American jack-o'-lantern?
The scientific name of Eastern American jack-o'-lantern is Omphalotus illudens.
What kingdom does Eastern American jack-o'-lantern belong to?
Eastern American jack-o'-lantern belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
What phylum does Eastern American jack-o'-lantern belong to?
Eastern American jack-o'-lantern belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
What class does Eastern American jack-o'-lantern belong to?
Eastern American jack-o'-lantern belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
What order does Eastern American jack-o'-lantern belong to?
Eastern American jack-o'-lantern belongs to the order Agaricales.
What family does Eastern American jack-o'-lantern belong to?
Eastern American jack-o'-lantern belongs to the family Omphalotaceae.
What genus does Eastern American jack-o'-lantern belong to?
Eastern American jack-o'-lantern belongs to the genus Omphalotus.