Scaly Lentinus
Lentinus squarrosulus
Potential Lentinus squarrosulus - Expert Confirmation Required
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Caractéristiques clés
- White to cream-colored cap with a depressed center
- Distinctly scaly (squamulose) texture on cap and stem
- Gills run down the stem (decurrent)
- Grows in clusters on dead wood
- Tough
- fibrous flesh
Couleur :
White to pale yellow
Odeur :
Unknown
Mode de croissance :
Clustered
Environnement :
Wood
Habitat et distribution
Habitat :
Dead hardwood
Distribution :
Widespread in tropical and subtropical regions, including Southeast Asia
Saisonnalité :
Year-round in tropical climates, primarily during rainy seasons
Valeur économique
Demande du marché :
Low to moderate - foraged for local consumption in some tropical regions.
Gamme de prix :
N/A - typically not sold in large commercial markets.
Usage commercial :
Consumed locally in some parts of Asia and Africa; potential for mycoremediation.
Espèces similaires
Ghost Fungus
Omphalotus nidiformis
Différences clés :
- Cap surface is smooth, not scaly
- Bioluminescent (glows in the dark)
- Often has darker coloration in the center
Action recommandée
Do not consume. Identification of wild mushrooms requires expert verification. Misidentification can lead to poisoning.