Pholiota squarrosa (Scaly Pholiota) [Home] | [Links] | [Gallery] | [Species List] | [Mushroom Books] | [Mushroom Recipes] | [Articles] | [Message Board] Click to enlarge More Photos: Follow Us Location: Colorado Spore Print: Brown Edibility: Poisonous Color: Tan Habitat: Grows on wood at the base of tree stumps. These were found on an old aspen stump. Description: Poisonous. It is reported that some people actually eat this mushroom. Share