California Jack O' Lantern
Omphalotus olivascens H.E.Bigelow, O.K.Mill. & Thiers
Also called: Western American jack-o'-lantern, Western Jack-o'-lantern Mushroom, western jack-o'-lantern
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.
View season data as a table
| Month | Records |
|---|---|
| January | 549 |
| February | 202 |
| March | 101 |
| April | 30 |
| May | 13 |
| June | 5 |
| July | 1 |
| August | 2 |
| September | 3 |
| October | 15 |
| November | 165 |
| December | 401 |
Where it is found
States and provinces with the most records. Check the foraging rules for the place you plan to visit.
- California 1,469 records · Foraging rules
- British Columbia 1 records · Foraging rules
More in the genus Omphalotus
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