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Golden Scalycap

Pholiota Aurivella

Photo by DylanSmart92
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Field Notes

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.

Species ID Suggestions

Golden scalycap

Pholiota aurivella

Reference Link
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Comments (7)
DylanSmart92
I think you are right. XD They are still an incredible mushroom to have seen!
Rithmini Weerakkody
Lol maybe because I didn't see them for real and only saw through your post :D
DylanSmart92
Haha, I'm not sure I can say the same! I think they look very unappetizing! :)
DylanSmart92
I agree with your suggestions, I believe it is Pholiota Aurivella.
arne.roysland
Look like Pholiota aurivella http://www.bio.brandeis.edu/fieldbio/Edible_Plants_Ramer_Silver_Weizmann/Pages/spp_page_Pholiota_aurivella.html

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Fungi / Mushrooms of Aurora, Ontario
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PublishedOctober 22, 2021

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