Cargil Posted August 25, 2019 Report Share Posted August 25, 2019 So my grandmother has a ton of these growing around a massive oak tree on some of the exposed roots that just break the surface. I ran clear over this set of mushrooms while mowing her yard and through one way or another it exploded all over one side of my body and face and a bit got in my mouth. I immediately spit it out and this has been a solid 24 hours with no ill effects . Just curious what they are. A cursory glance of the googles makes me think they are jack o lanterns but the coloring doesn’t seem right. thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brendan Posted August 25, 2019 Report Share Posted August 25, 2019 They do look like they could be jack o' lanterns, any photos of the gills? Photo is a bit far away, could be something else, honey mushrooms? Spore print color could be helpful too. There are definitely people on here who can give you more expert advice, but since I'm sure you are waiting for a response about getting it in your mouth, from what I understand as long as you didn't swallow any you should be ok. If you think you might have swallowed some, you might want to consider seeing a doctor and bringing a sample just in case. Some mushroom toxins don't show symptoms for a while. Again, I'm certainly not an expert, just a hobbyist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Posted August 25, 2019 Report Share Posted August 25, 2019 They're certaintly not "jack o'lanterns". Appear to be associated with buried wood/root structure, perhaps honeys? The pic doesn't zoom in closer for a more positive i.d. As Brendan, posted, anything you spat out won't effect you. As far as, I'm aware, even the most toxic fungi may be tasted and then spat out with no ill effects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave W Posted August 25, 2019 Report Share Posted August 25, 2019 I agree with rob, looks like Honey Mushrooms (species of Armillaria). As long as you didn't swallow a significant amount, you should be okay... even if they are Omphalotus (Jack o'Lantern), which I don't think they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cargil Posted August 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2019 Thanks for the insight! Reading through this forum has actually piqued my curiosity in mushrooms quite a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Nielson Posted August 26, 2019 Report Share Posted August 26, 2019 Those look very much like ringless honey mushrooms - Armillaria tabescens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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