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Omphalotus olivascens; Western Jack-O-Lantern Mushroom; (shown with Quercus agrifolia)   

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Omphalotus olivascens
Omphalotus olivascens
Western Jack-O-Lantern Mushroom
(shown with Quercus agrifolia)
Photographer: Ted Swiecki
Collection: CODA

ID: 0000 0000 1203 0311 (2003-12-09)

Copyright © 2003 Ted Swiecki

 
INFORMATION PROVIDED WITH THE PHOTO
  • date of photo  Nov 28, 2000
  • location   Mt. Tamalpais watershed (Marin County, California, US)
  • family Tricholomataceae
  • contributor's ID #  OMPHALOTUS OLIVACSENS Quercus agrifolia MMWD 11-28-2000.jpg
  • photo category: Fungi - fungi

  • MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS FUNGUS
  • common names   Jack-O-Lantern (MYKO ) Western Jack-O-Lantern Mushroom (photographer)
  • MykoWeb page for Omphalotus olivascens
  • View all photos in CalPhotos of Omphalotus olivascens
  • Check Google Images for Omphalotus olivascens


  • Reviewers' comments about this photo (review or add another comment)
    1. Reviewed by Debbie Viess    Mar 24, 2008

    Action: ID confirmed

    Reviewer's comments:
         "Clustered, shelving growth on wood and
    distinctive coloration make this an Omphalotus olivascens. For more information on this fascinating fungus, go to BayAreaMushrooms.org
    "

     
    Using this photo   The thumbnail photo (128x192 pixels) on this page may be freely used for personal or academic purposes without prior permission under the Fair Use provisions of US copyright law as long as the photo is clearly credited with © 2003 Ted Swiecki. For other uses, or if you have questions, contact Ted Swiecki phytosphere[AT]phytosphere.com. (Replace the [AT] with the @ symbol before sending an email.)


     

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