Alder scalycap
Pholiota alnicola
A species of Scalycaps.
Possessing gelatinous cells on its cap, alder scalycap is noteworthy for its slick, slimy feel when young. This mushroom species typically grows in clusters within hardwood and conifer forests across North America and Europe, appearing from summer through autumn. It does not emit any particular odor.
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Attributes of Alder scalycap
Cap Diameter
2 - 8 cm
Height
3 - 8 cm
Cap
Cap 3 - 6 cm across; convex, nearly flat; yellow, rusty, olive green; fairly smooth; with fibers or tiny scales
Cap Surfaces
Slimy or slightly sticky
Gills
Adnate; close; whitish or pale yellow, dirty brownish yellow or rusty brown
Stem
Stem 4 - 8 cm long, 1 cm thick; pale yellow, brownish; covered with fibers
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth
Flesh
Pale yellow
Ring
With Ring Zone
Spore Print Color
Rusty reddish-brown
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
BrownGreenYellow
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Gregarious, Clustered
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
Dead Woods
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland
Species Status
Widely distributed
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Alder scalycap
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Strophariaceae
Genus
Scalycaps
Toxicity and Edibility of Alder scalycap
Is Alder scalycap Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
