⚠️ Toxicity Warning
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.
Description
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.
Key Identification Features
Field marks recorded for this species. Work through all of them, not just one:
- Cap: 2-6 cm wide, convex to bell-shaped, sticky when wet
- Gills: Close, yellow to greenish, free from the stem
- Stem: Slender, 4-10 cm tall, often swollen at the base
- Spore print: Purple-brown
- Growth habit: Grows in dense clusters
Habitat & Distribution
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.
Seasonality
Fruits from late summer to early winter.
Typical months: Aug-Dec
Common Lookalikes
Always verify identification to avoid these similar species:
- Hypholoma capnoides (inedible) - distinguished by its darker cap and less sticky surface
- Pholiota squarrosa (edible) - has a scaly cap and grows on wood but is generally larger
- Gymnopilus underwoodii (unknown) - has a more pronounced orange-brown color and a different spore print
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