Omphalotus is a genus of basidiomycete mushroom formally described by Victor Fayod in 1889. Members have the traditional cap and stem toadstool form. They are saprobic, and grow in clumps on trees. The best known and type species is the jack-o`-lantern mushroom (Omphalotus olearius). Species of Omphalotus, which are poisonous, have been mistaken .... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omphalotus