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Pholiota velaglutionsa

Pholiota velaglutinosa

A species of Scalycaps

The pholiota velaglutionsa (Pholiota velaglutinosa) is commonly found growing in densely packed clusters on forest floors in the western United States. Their appearance is incredibly slimy, making them less than attractive as a pickable treat. As with all Pholiota family members, they are toxic and not recommended for consumption.

Cap Diameter:

3 - 6 cm

Odor:

Faintly fragrant or not distinctive.

General Info About Pholiota velaglutionsa

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Attributes of Pholiota velaglutionsa

Cap Diameter

3 - 6 cm

Height

4 - 12 cm

Cap

Cap 3 - 10 cm across; convex to flat; reddish brown to brown; surface smooth; margin with veil remnants

Cap Shape

Convex, Flat, Central Bump, Depressed

Cap Surfaces

Smooth, Slimy or slightly sticky, Visible lines or stripes

Gills

Attached, decurrent; close; very pale tan to brownish

Gill Attachment

Attached

Stem

Stem 3 - 10 cm long, 1 cm thick; pale greenish yellow to brown or reddish brown; surface smooth

Stem Shapes

Cylindrical

Stem Surfaces

Fibrillose

Flesh

Pale greenish yellow

Ring

Near the apex of stem; flimsy; gelatinous

Ring

With Ring

Spore Print Color

Brown

Odor

Faintly fragrant or not distinctive.

Body Color

Brown

Green

Yellow

Red

White

Flesh Bruises

The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.

Growth Form

Solitary, Scattered

Nutrient Gathering

Saprophytic

Substrate

On soil, Leaf or Needle Litter

Occurence Habitats

Coniferous Woodland

Species Status

Common

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Habitat of Pholiota velaglutionsa

Restricted to the West coast of North America, pholiota velaglutionsa is a woodland mushroom that is very common in coastal forests. It feeds on decomposing organic matter, therefore it's found growing among forest litter, mostly under conifers, but occasionally under oaks. It is often found beneath the Bishop pine (Pinus muricata), the Monterey pine (Pinus radiata), and the Beach pine (Pinus contorta).

Scientific Classification of Pholiota velaglutionsa

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Gilled fungi

Family

Strophariaceae

Genus

Scalycaps

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Tips for Finding Pholiota velaglutionsa

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What are Some Tips for Finding Pholiota velaglutionsa

Focus your search on coastal pine forests, where pholiota velaglutionsa are most commonly found.
Look for pholiota velaglutionsa around the base of pine trees, such as Bishop, Monterey, and Beach pine species.
Search through needle litter and accumulated organic debris on the forest floor for pholiota velaglutionsa.
While exploring, pay attention to scattered growth patterns of pholiota velaglutionsa, which may be near fallen pine branches.

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