Golden Scalycap
Pholiota aurivella
Pholiota Species Identification - Potential Gastrointestinal Toxin
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Caractéristiques clés
- Golden-yellow to orange cap
- often viscid when wet
- Cap covered in dark
- reddish-brown
- appressed scales
- Gills crowded
- rusty brown at maturity (indicating rusty spore print)
- Growth strictly on dead or dying hardwood
- Fibrous stem
- lacking a distinct persistent ring
Couleur :
Golden yellow, orange-brown, rusty brown gills
Odeur :
Unknown
Mode de croissance :
Cannot assess
Environnement :
Wood
Habitat et distribution
Habitat :
Deciduous wood piles, logs, or stumps
Distribution :
Widespread across Europe, common in Ireland
Saisonnalité :
Late Summer to Autumn
Valeur économique
Demande du marché :
None - toxic
Gamme de prix :
N/A
Usage commercial :
None
Informations sur la toxicité
Symptômes :
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Severe gastrointestinal distress
- Diarrhea
Délai d'apparition :
30 minutes to 3 hours
Premiers secours :
- Seek immediate medical attention
- Retain a sample for identification
Contacts d'urgence :
- 112 (EU/Ireland Emergency Services)
Espèces similaires
Shaggy Scalycap
Pholiota squarrosa
Différences clés :
- Scales are paler, more erect, and shaggy
- Cap is typically dry, not viscid
Fat Pholiota
Pholiota adiposa
Différences clés :
- Cap is typically much more viscid and slimy
- Scales are often yellow rather than reddish-brown
Action recommandée
Do not consume or handle. Ensure immediate disposal of specimens and wash hands thoroughly.