Lemon-yellow pholiota typically features a bold, lemon-yellow cap with a sticky surface when wet. It sprouts from wood, preferring the company of conifers. Young specimens show gills beneath the cap, which can range from light to more vivid yellow hues. This species appears in groups or clusters, emerging in the colder months, and contributes to the breakdown of wood in its natural habitat.
Cap Diameter:
3 - 13 cm
Odor:
Mildly earthy with no distinctive smell.
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Attributes
Toxicity and Edibility
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Lemon-yellow pholiota
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Attributes of Lemon-yellow pholiota
Cap Diameter
3 - 13 cm
Height
4 - 18 cm
Cap Shape
Convex, Bell-shaped, Flat
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly, Slimy or slightly sticky
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Scaly
Stem Cross Sections
Hollow or cottony hollow
Ring
With Ring Zone
Spore Print Color
Rusty brown to brown
Odor
Mildly earthy with no distinctive smell.
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic, Parasitic
Substrate
Dead Woods, Wood of Living Trees
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Is Lemon-yellow pholiota Toxic?
Lemon-yellow pholiota is usually found in moist wooded areas, growing on decaying wood, especially during autumn. It poses a mild health risk as it can potentially cause gastrointestinal upsets if ingested. It's distinguished by its distinct lemon-yellow cap, a prominent trait which differs it from non-toxic variants. Avoid consumption.
Type of poisoning
Gastrointestinal
Toxic Severity
Low toxicity
Incubation Period
0.25-2 hours
Poisoning Symptoms
Mild gastrointestinal upset.
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Tips for Finding Lemon-yellow pholiota
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What are Some Tips for Finding Lemon-yellow pholiota
Search near birch and alder trees, inspecting both living and fallen wood for clusters of lemon-yellow pholiota.
Look for lemon-yellow pholiota on a variety of hardwoods and conifers, focusing on areas with exposed deadwood.
Scan for isolated or tightly grouped lemon-yellow pholiota, as they tend to grow alone or in conspicuous clusters.
Investigate any wood that appears decayed or compromised, as lemon-yellow pholiota may thrive in these conditions.
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