Hemipholiota populnea
Hemipholiota populnea
A species of Hemipholiota.
Often identified as Pholiota populnea in field guides, Hemipholiota populnea is a sizable and unique fungus nearly exclusively found thriving on deceased cottonwood trees. Its fruitbodies present an almost plump aesthetic, characterized by sturdy, often shaggy caps and stalks.
Attributes of Hemipholiota populnea
Cap Diameter
8 - 25 cm
Height
4 - 12 cm
Cap
Cap 8 - 26 cm across; convex, broadly convex; yellowish brown, whitish to buff; with buff scales, veil remnants; margin shaggy
Cap Shape
Convex
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly, Slimy or slightly sticky
Gills
Adnexed; close; whitish, brownish to cinnamon brown
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
Stem 4 - 10 cm long, 3 - 6 cm thick; club-shaped; white; with cottony scales
Stem Shapes
Club Shaped
Stem Surfaces
Scaly
Flesh
White; not changing when sliced
Ring
With Ring
Spore Print Color
Cinnamon brown
Odor
Mildly mushroomy, potentially slightly unpleasant.
Body Color
BrownYellowWhite
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
Dead Woods
You can find Hemipholiota populnea by these plants
Eastern cottonwood, Narrowleaf cottonwood, Balsam poplar, Populus, Horse Chestnut , Willows
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland
Species Status
Widely distributed
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Hemipholiota populnea
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Strophariaceae
Genus
Hemipholiota
Toxicity and Edibility of Hemipholiota populnea
Is Hemipholiota populnea Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
Is Hemipholiota populnea Toxic to Dogs?
Hemipholiota populnea can be dangerous to dogs. If your pet has consumed this mushroom, seek immediate veterinary attention. Symptoms may vary, but early intervention is crucial for the best outcome.
