Location

This species is commonly found across North America in forested areas.  Although some of this species contain hallucinogenic compounds many do not.  This species forms clusters on rotting hardwood or conifers.  Only Gymnopilus Spectabilis located in the eastern US and Japan contain the chemical compound that causes hallucinations.  Chances of finding a mushroom that looks like "the laughing gym" in the wild is common, however other mushrooms look similar and  can be lethal.