The genus Pholiota encompasses a group of fleshy mushrooms belonging to the family Strophariaceae. These mushrooms are predominantly saprobes, meaning they derive their nutrients from decomposing organic matter, particularly dead wood. Pholiota species are characterized by their distinctive scaly caps, a feature that contributes to their common name, “scalycaps.” Veil often present. Attached gills. Brownish spore print.
Pholiota Mushrooms at Indiana Fungi
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