Pholiota spumosa
| Pholiota spumosa | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Basidiomycota |
| Class: | Agaricomycetes |
| Order: | Agaricales |
| Family: | Strophariaceae |
| Genus: | Pholiota |
| Species: | P. spumosa
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| Binomial name | |
| Pholiota spumosa (Fr.) Singer
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| Pholiota spumosa | |
|---|---|
| Mycological characteristics | |
| Gills on hymenium | |
| Cap is conical or flat | |
| Hymenium is adnate or adnexed | |
| Stipe is bare | |
| Spore print is brown | |
| Edibility is unknown | |
Pholiota spumosa, commonly known as the slender pholiota,[1][2] is a species of mushroom in the family Strophariaceae. It grows on decaying wood.[1]
Description
The cap of Pholiota spumosa is about 2-6 centimeters in diameter. It starts out conical to convex, before becoming flat or umbonate. It is brownish in color, with a yellowish margin.[2] The stipe is about 3-6 centimeters long and 0.3-0.5 centimeters in diameter. The partial veil is very thin, and leaves thin fibers on the stipe.[1] The gills can be adnexed or adnate, and are initially yellow in color. They become browner in age.[3]
Habitat and ecology
Pholiota spumosa is commonly found on rotten logs and stumps, as well as woodchips.[1] It also grows under conifers.[2] It can grow in small clusters or troops.[1] It is common in the Pacific Northwest.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f Siegel, Noah; Schwarz, Christian (September 1, 2024). Mushrooms of Cascadia: A Comprehensive Guide to Fungi of the Pacific Northwest. Humboldt County, CA: Backcountry Press. p. 132. ISBN 9781941624197.
- ^ a b c Arora, David (October 1, 1986). Mushrooms Demystified: A Comprehensive Guide to the Fleshy Fungi. Ten Speed Press. p. 394. ISBN 9780898151695.
- ^ "MykoWeb: North American Species of Pholiota". www.mykoweb.com. Retrieved 2025-10-19.