Orange Rust

Gymnoconia nitens (Schwein.) F.Kern & Thurst.

Edibility

Edibility unknown — do not eat

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Lookalikes

No lookalikes are recorded for this species yet. That does not mean there are none. Many mushrooms look alike, so never rely on appearance alone.

Season

When this species has been recorded, by month, from open-licensed US and Canada observations. It shows when people report it, not a guarantee it is fruiting.

The highlighted bar is the current month.

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Recorded observations of Orange Rust by month
MonthRecords
January2
February10
March27
April130
May394
June431
July47
August24
September1
October4
November7
December2

Where it is found

States and provinces with the most records. Check the foraging rules for the place you plan to visit.

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  • Georgia21 records
  • Minnesota15 records
  • Iowa15 records
  • Wisconsin15 records
  • Delaware13 records
  • Kansas13 records
  • South Carolina11 records
  • Texas10 records
  • Indiana9 records
  • Montana8 records
  • West Virginia6 records
  • Quebec6 records
  • Vermont6 records
  • Arkansas5 records
  • Maine4 records
  • Louisiana4 records
  • Alabama3 records
  • Nebraska3 records
  • Washington2 records
  • District of Columbia2 records
  • Michigan2 records
  • British Columbia1 records
  • Newfoundland and Labrador1 records
  • Kentucky1 records
  • Manitoba1 records
  • North Dakota1 records
  • Rhode Island1 records
  • Ontario1 records

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