Pholiota squarrosa
(Scaly Pholiota)

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. There are two different species that look identical in Colorado. Pholiota squarrosoides and Pholiota squarrosa. There are slight differences in smell (garlicy) and microscopic differences.

Location

Colorado

Spore Print

Brown

Edibility

Poisonous

Color

Tan

Last Updated

Jan 15 2023 04:50 PM

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