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Poplar Pholiota is a striking mushroom known for its bright yellow color and clustered growth on dead wood, particularly poplar. It is characterized by a scaly cap and stem, and it is considered edible, though some individuals may experience gastrointestinal upset.
How to Identify
- Cap
- Bright yellow, convex to flattened, scaly surface, often sticky when young.
- Gills
- Yellowish, close, adnate to slightly decurrent.
- Stem
- Yellow, scaly below the ring, often curved.
- Flesh
- Yellowish, firm.
- Fruiting body
- Grows in dense clusters on wood.
- Habitat
- Dead or decaying wood, especially poplar.
Key Facts
- Cap surfaces: Scaly, sticky when young
- Growth Form: Clustered
- Spore Print: Brown
- Body color: Yellow
- Odor: Mild, mushroomy
- Flesh bruises: No significant bruising
- Height: 5-12 cm
- Cap Diameter: 3-10 cm
- Nutrient gathering: Saprobic
Safe
SafeWhile generally considered edible, some individuals may experience gastrointestinal upset. It is important to cook thoroughly.
Quick Check
- Odor: Mild, mushroomy
- Fruiting: Grows in clusters on wood
- Substrate: Dead wood, especially poplar
Where to Find
Deciduous Forests
Grows on dead or decaying wood, especially poplar trees.
Woodland Areas
Prefers moist environments.
Finding Tips
Habitat
Look for clusters of yellow mushrooms on fallen logs or standing dead trees.
Identifying Features
Check for scaly caps and stems, which are characteristic of this species.
Season
Search during the late summer and fall months.
Similar Species
Pholiota adiposa
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Also known as: Chestnut Mushroom
Gymnopilus spp.
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Also known as: Gymnopilus
Scientific Classification
- Phylum
- Basidiomycota
- Class
- Agaricomycetes
- Order
- Agaricales
- Family
- Strophariaceae
- Genus
- Pholiota
Storage Information
- Max Temperature: 2
- Freezing duration: 3 months
- Min Temperature: 2
- Refrigeration: 3-4 days
How to Clean
Gently brush off any debris. Avoid soaking in water to prevent them from becoming waterlogged.
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