Pholiota adiposa
Pholiota adiposa
A species of Scalycaps.
Pholiota adiposa, a fungal species, typically forms clusters on wooden substrates, demonstrating a particular affinity for dead or decaying trees and stumps. Its cap is conspicuously sticky and glossy, presenting a yellow-brown hue. The gills of this fungus are characteristically crowded, and a prominent ring encircles its stem. This organism plays a significant role in the decomposition of wood, thereby enriching forest ecosystems.
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Attributes of Pholiota adiposa
Cap Diameter
4 - 11 cm
Height
3 - 7 cm
Cap
Cap 5 - 10 cm in diameter; convex eventually flattening; bright yellow; with greasy surface, slimy in wet weather
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly, Slimy or slightly sticky
Gills
Adnate; crowded; pale yellow to red-brown
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
Stem 5 - 10 mm in diameter, 2.5 - 6 cm tall; cylindrical; yellow, rust-brown; surface covered with brown scales
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Scaly
Flesh
Firm; pale yellow throughout
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Reddish-brown
Odor
Mild, generally pleasant, non-specific aroma.
Body Color
BrownYellow
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Clustered
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
Dead Woods
You can find Pholiota adiposa by these plants
European beech
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland
Species Status
Uncommon
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Pholiota adiposa
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Strophariaceae
Genus
Scalycaps
Toxicity and Edibility of Pholiota adiposa
Is Pholiota adiposa Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
