Powder-scale pholiota
Flammulaster erinaceellus
A species of Flammulaster. Also known as Hedgehog Pholiota.
The powder-scale pholiota, a fungus that thrives on severely decomposed hardwood logs, typically bears fruit during autumn. Its species name, erinaceellus, comes from the Latin word for hedgehog, reflecting the distinctive spike-like granular formations on its cap. Interestingly, when exposed to ultraviolet light, this mushroom exhibits a vibrant orange fluorescence.
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Attributes of Powder-scale pholiota
Cap Diameter
1 - 2.5 cm
Cap
Cap 1 - 2.5 cm in diameter; hemispherical to convex; brown; covered with small, erect, brownish scales
Gills
Adnexed; broad; whitish or yellow to rust
Stem
Up to 2.5 cm long and 2 mm thick; hollow, or stuffed with a pith-like mycelium; whitish; dry, covered with rust-colored scales below veil, without scales above veil
Ring
On the upper stalk; slight
Spore Print Color
Cinnamon-brown
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
BrownYellowWhite
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Species Status
Common
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Powder-scale pholiota
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Inocybaceae
Genus
Flammulaster
Toxicity and Edibility of Powder-scale pholiota
Is Powder-scale pholiota Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
