Gymnopilus junonius, Gymnopilus junonius is a large and colourful wood-rotting species that occurs in small groups at the bases of dead broad-leaf trees and occasionally conifers from spring through to early winter. When seen in full sunlight, this mushroom deserves the name 'Spectacular'. The cap colour is very variable - sometimes beautiful gold colour, while at other times the dominant colour is deep orange. This fine display of Spectacular Rustgills was growing from the stump of a pine, and the largest cap was nearly 20cm across

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