🌿Native Nature

Mexican Blue Jack o' Lantern

Omphalotus mexicanus

Taxonomy

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

About

Omphalotus mexicanus is a gilled basidiomycete mushroom in the Marasmiaceae family. Found in Mexico, it was described as new to science in 1984. Fruit bodies contain the compounds illudin S and illudin M.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mexican Blue Jack o' Lantern?
The scientific name of Mexican Blue Jack o' Lantern is Omphalotus mexicanus.
What kingdom does Mexican Blue Jack o' Lantern belong to?
Mexican Blue Jack o' Lantern belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
What phylum does Mexican Blue Jack o' Lantern belong to?
Mexican Blue Jack o' Lantern belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
What class does Mexican Blue Jack o' Lantern belong to?
Mexican Blue Jack o' Lantern belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
What order does Mexican Blue Jack o' Lantern belong to?
Mexican Blue Jack o' Lantern belongs to the order Agaricales.
What family does Mexican Blue Jack o' Lantern belong to?
Mexican Blue Jack o' Lantern belongs to the family Omphalotaceae.
What genus does Mexican Blue Jack o' Lantern belong to?
Mexican Blue Jack o' Lantern belongs to the genus Omphalotus.