Omphalotus illudens
Eastern Jack-o’-Lantern
PoisonousGrows in dense orange clumps at the foot of hardwoods in eastern North America and glows faintly green once your eyes adjust. Not deadly, but a memorable night for anyone who took it for a chanterelle.
Poisonous in this game means: Toxic to humans — ranges from serious stomach upset to lethal.
Commonly confused with
Do not use this page to identify a mushroom you intend to eat. It describes one species in general terms, lists only the best-documented lookalikes, and cannot account for regional variation, your own sensitivity or how the mushroom is prepared. Ask a qualified local expert.
Genus
Omphalotus illudens sits in the genus Omphalotus. Its close relatives in this game are listed below — worth comparing, because genus-mates are exactly what people confuse.