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Due to its inedibility and potential for confusion with edible species, it is advised to avoid consumption.
Description
Pholiota adiposa is characterized by its robust, yellowish-brown cap that can become sticky when wet. The gills are closely spaced and can appear yellowish to brown, and the stem is thick and often has a bulbous base.
Key Identification Features
Field marks recorded for this species. Work through all of them, not just one:
- Sticky, yellowish-brown cap
- Thick, bulbous stem
- Close, yellowish to brown gills
- Presence of a ring on the stem
- Flesh that bruises brown
Habitat & Distribution
Habitat: Typically found on decaying wood, especially conifers.
Region: North America, Europe, and parts of Asia.
Seasonality
Fruits from late summer to fall.
Typical months: Aug-Nov
Common Lookalikes
Always verify identification to avoid these similar species:
- Pholiota squarrosa (inedible) - distinguished by its more scaly cap and lighter color
- Gymnopilus underwoodii (unknown) - has a more pronounced orange-brown color and different gill attachment
- Hypholoma fasciculare (poisonous) - has a more clustered growth habit and a different cap texture
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