A species of Flammulaster, Also known as Hedgehog Pholiota
Powder-scale pholiota grows on heavily decayed logs of hardwood trees and fruits in the fall. The spike-like granular structures on its cap give the mushroom its species name; erinaceellus is derived from the Latin word for hedgehog. Under a UV light, powder-scale pholiota can fluoresce bright orange.
Cap Diameter:
1 - 2.5 cm
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
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Attributes
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Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Powder-scale pholiota
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Attributes of Powder-scale pholiota
Cap Diameter
1 - 2.5 cm
Cap
Cap 1 - 2.5 cm in diameter; hemispherical to convex; brown; covered with small, erect, brownish scales
Gills
Adnexed; broad; whitish or yellow to rust
Stem
Up to 2.5 cm long and 2 mm thick; hollow, or stuffed with a pith-like mycelium; whitish; dry, covered with rust-colored scales below veil, without scales above veil
Ring
On the upper stalk; slight
Spore Print Color
Cinnamon-brown
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
Brown
Yellow
White
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Species Status
Common
Endangered Species
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Habitat of Powder-scale pholiota
On logs in the woods
Scientific Classification of Powder-scale pholiota
