This species is recorded as poisonous. Do not consume. Consumption can cause gastrointestinal distress and other symptoms; it is advised to avoid this species due to its potential toxicity.
Hypholoma fasciculare is a small to medium-sized mushroom characterized by its yellow-green to olive-brown cap that is often sticky when wet. The gills are closely spaced and yellow to greenish, and the stem is slender and often has a bulbous base.
Field marks recorded for this species. Work through all of them, not just one:
| Family | Strophariaceae |
|---|---|
| Genus | Hypholoma |
| Edibility | Poisonous — do not consume |
| Toxicity | medium |
| Season | Aug-Dec |
| Habitat | Typically grows in clusters on decaying wood, especially conifers, and in forested areas. |
| Region | Found in temperate regions worldwide, including North America, Europe, and parts of Asia. |
Habitat: Typically grows in clusters on decaying wood, especially conifers, and in forested areas.
Region: Found in temperate regions worldwide, including North America, Europe, and parts of Asia.
Fruits from late summer to early winter.
Typical months: Aug-Dec
Always verify identification to avoid these similar species. The differentiator is the point — learn the one or two tells that separate them:
distinguished by its darker cap and less sticky surface
has a scaly cap and grows on wood but is generally larger
has a more pronounced orange-brown color and a different spore print
Pin the sighting and compare this species against its lookalikes in the offline database — confusion runs both ways, and knowing where toxic species fruit makes every future ID safer.
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