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Pholiota adiposa, commonly known as the Chestnut Mushroom or Cinnamon Cap, is an edible mushroom often found growing on hardwoods. It is characterized by its sticky, cinnamon-brown cap and yellowish gills. It is cultivated and sold commercially.
How to Identify
- Cap
- The cap is typically 5-10 cm in diameter, convex to flattened, and has a sticky, cinnamon-brown surface. It may have small scales, especially near the center.
- Gills
- The gills are adnate to slightly decurrent, crowded, and yellowish, becoming rusty brown with age.
- Stem
- The stem is 5-8 cm long and 1-2 cm thick, yellowish-brown, and may have a ring zone. It is often scaly below the ring zone.
- Flesh
- The flesh is firm and whitish to yellowish.
- Fruiting body
- The fruiting body of Pholiota adiposa is typically medium to large in size.
- Habitat
- Grows on decaying hardwoods, often in clusters. It can be found in both forests and urban areas.
Key Facts
- Cap surfaces: Sticky, scaly
- Growth Form: Clustered
- Spore Print: Rusty brown
- Body color: Cinnamon-brown
- Odor: Mild
- Flesh bruises: No bruising
- Height: 5-8 cm
- Cap Diameter: 5-10 cm
- Nutrient gathering: Saprophytic
Safe
SafePholiota adiposa is considered edible and non-toxic.
Quick Check
- Odor: Mild and mushroomy
- Fruiting: Autumn
- Substrate: Decaying hardwoods
Where to Find
North America
Found in hardwood forests across North America.
Europe
Common in many European countries, growing on dead wood.
Finding Tips
Look for Hardwoods
Check decaying logs and stumps of hardwood trees like beech, maple, and birch.
Autumn Season
Best found during the autumn months when temperatures are cooler and moisture is high.
Similar Species
Pholiota squarrosoides
Mushroom
Also known as: Scaly Pholiota
Scientific Classification
- Phylum
- Basidiomycota
- Class
- Agaricomycetes
- Order
- Agaricales
- Family
- Strophariaceae
- Genus
- Pholiota
Storage Information
- Max Temperature: 0°C
- Freezing duration: Up to 6 months
- Min Temperature: 2°C
- Refrigeration: 3-5 days
How to Clean
Clean by brushing off any debris and wiping with a damp cloth. Avoid soaking in water to maintain texture and flavor.
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