Denver Botanic Gardens, Sam Mitchel Herbarium of Fungi (DBG:DBG)
DBG-F-021291
6ac99777-1c0a-41de-9287-91386ab71070
21291
Gymnopilus purpuratus (Cooke & Massee) Singer
Strophariaceae
Cindy Emerson
2003-02-07
USA, Colorado, Adams , E. 88th Ave. and Huron St.
39.8345 -104.9674
T2S, R68W, Sec.35
1615 meters
5300 ft.
Flower pot which was brought in from outside. Plant originally obtained from a greenhouse.
Poisonous/Toxic, Collector brought in specimen after her dog was sickened after eating mushroom. Symptoms: diarrhea, wobbly, weaving, acts like it doesn't know its owner. The dog was nearly euathanized. This actual specimen poisoned a small dog; survived.