Pholiota conissans belongs to a group of fungi characterized by their attachment to wood. It is known for producing fruiting bodies that typically have a cap and stem structure. They often grow in clusters and can be encountered in various habitats with woody debris. The cap's texture and the presence of gills beneath are notable traits of pholiota conissans.
Cap Diameter:
2 - 7 cm
Odor:
Mild, with hints of fresh grass.
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Attributes of Pholiota conissans
Cap Diameter
2 - 7 cm
Height
3 - 12 cm
Cap
Cap 2 - 7 cm across; bell-shaped to flat; pale ocher, brownish; surface with radially finely fibrous
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat, Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly, Slimy or slightly sticky
Gills
Adnexed; cream to brown
Gill Attachment
Notched
Stem
Stem 3 - 7 cm long, 3 - 5 mm thick; cylindrical; pale cream, dark reddish-brown; tough
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Flesh
Thin; pale yellow, brown
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Brown
Odor
Mild, with hints of fresh grass.
Body Color
Brown
Yellow
Red
Cream
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Gregarious, Clustered
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
You can find Pholiota conissans by these plants:
Willows
Species Status
Not uncommon
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Pholiota conissans
Swampy places on willow and alder decomposing timber, foliage or grass rot
