Pholiota squarrosa
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| Colony of Pholiota squarrosa on a tree | |
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| Species: | P. squarrosa
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| Pholiota squarrosa (Kumm, 1871)
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Pholiota squarrosa | |
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 | Gills on hymenium |
 | Cap is convex |
 | Hymenium is free |
 | Stipe is bare |
 | Spore print is brown |
 | Ecology is parasitic |
 | Edibility is inedible |
Pholiota squarrosa, the Shaggy Scalycap or Shaggy Pholiota is a species of mushroom in the Strophariaceae family. It is often a parasite, commonly preying on aspens and spruces.[1] The mushroom has a strong garlic odour and grows from August to November. It has a strong taste, resembling of radishes. It is common in North America and Europe.
Description
The spore print in cinnamon or rusty brown. Like other Pholiota mushrooms, it has a scaly cap and stem. It ranges from 5 to 15 centimetres in diameter[2] and 6 to 15 cm tall.[3] The gills are covered by a partial veil underneath and have a greenish colour. It is similar to the honey fungus in appearance.
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