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Powder-scale pholiota
A species of Flammulaster, Also known as Hedgehog Pholiota Scientific name : Flammulaster erinaceellus Genus : Flammulaster
Powder-scale pholiota, A species of Flammulaster
Also known as:
Hedgehog Pholiota
Scientific name: Flammulaster erinaceellus
Genus: Flammulaster
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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.
Colors
Brown
Yellow
White
Habitat
On logs in the woods
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General Info
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Habitat
On logs in the woods
Growth Form
Saprobic; solitary
Cap Diameter
1-4 cm
Endangered Species
No
Habit
Saprophytic
Smell
Taste bitter, metallic
Spore Print
Cinnamon-brown
Species Status
Common
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Scientific Classification
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Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Gilled fungi Family
Inocybaceae Genus
Flammulaster Species
Powder-scale pholiota