Slimy scalycap is an inedible mushroom known for its slimy and sticky cap. The genus name pholiota comes from the Greek word pholios meaning scale, although, unlike its relatives, this mushroom doesn't have any scales. It usually grows on fallen leaves and wood remains.
Cap Diameter:
3 - 10 cm
Odor:
Inconspicuous and not characteristic.
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Attributes
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Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Slimy scalycap
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Attributes of Slimy scalycap
Cap Diameter
3 - 10 cm
Height
3 - 14 cm
Cap
Cap 3 - 8 cm across; convex-hemispherical; whitish to pinkish-buff or smoky grey; with hairy scales of veil remnants
Cap Shape
Convex, Depressed, Central Bump
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly, Slimy or slightly sticky
Gills
Adnate, decurrent; close; white to greyish-brown
Gill Attachment
Notched
Stem
Stem 3 - 10 cm long, 4 - 12 mm thick; white, brownish; solid, spongy; with finely hairy
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Flesh
Firm; white
Ring
On the stem; white
Ring
With Ring Zone
Spore Print Color
Cigar-brown
Odor
Inconspicuous and not characteristic.
Body Color
Brown
Yellow
Gray
White
Pink
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
