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Golden Scalycap

Pholiota Aurivella

Description:

Orange / Red in colour. Dark spots on cap. Growing on a fallen tree log.

Habitat:

Growing out of a fallen tree log in a leaf floored forest. About 5 Meters from a stream of flowing water.

Notes:

I tried researching it, but have not found it anywhere. Help identifying would be greatly appreciated.

1 Species ID Suggestions

Jae
Jae 2 years ago
Golden scalycap
Pholiota aurivella Pholiota aurivella, Golden Scalycap Mushroom


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7 Comments

Right! They're very beautiful with striking colors.

DylanSmart92
DylanSmart92 2 years ago

I think you are right. XD

They are still an incredible mushroom to have seen!

Lol maybe because I didn't see them for real and only saw through your post :D

DylanSmart92
DylanSmart92 2 years ago

Haha, I'm not sure I can say the same! I think they look very unappetizing! :)

These look like burnt marshmallows! Make me wanna eat them lol

DylanSmart92
DylanSmart92 2 years ago

I agree with your suggestions, I believe it is Pholiota Aurivella.

arne.roysland
arne.roysland 2 years ago

Look like Pholiota aurivella http://www.bio.brandeis.edu/fieldbio/Edi...

DylanSmart92
Spotted by
DylanSmart92

Aurora, Ontario, Canada

Spotted on Oct 21, 2021
Submitted on Oct 22, 2021

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