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Shaggy Scalycap

Pholiota squarrosa

TOXIC

Shaggy Scalycap - Known to be Toxic

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Caractéristiques clés

  • Prominent dry recurved scales on cap
  • Scaly stem below the ring zone
  • Densely clustered growth habit
  • Yellowish-brown adnate gills
  • Golden-brown to tawny cap color
Couleur :

Golden-brown cap, yellowish-brown gills, yellowish stem

Odeur :

Odor often compared to garlic, radish, or lemon

Mode de croissance :

Clustered

Environnement :

wood

Habitat et distribution

Habitat :

Base of living or dead deciduous and coniferous trees

Distribution :

Temperate Northern Hemisphere (North America, Europe, Asia)

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 :
  • Vomiting
  • Nausea
  • Abdominal cramps
  • Diarrhea
Délai d'apparition :

30 minutes to 2 hours

Premiers secours :
  • Seek medical attention if ingested
  • Do not induce vomiting unless directed by a professional
  • Retain a specimen for clinical confirmation
Contacts d'urgence :
  • 911 (US/CA)
  • Poison Help (US): 1-800-222-1222
  • 112 (EU)
  • 999 (UK)

Espèces similaires

Sharp-scaly Pholiota

Pholiota squarrosoides

LOW_RISK - Indigestible
Différences clés :
  • Sticky or glutinous cap surface under scales
  • Lacks the distinct garlic/radish odor

Honey Mushroom

Armillaria mellea

LOW_RISK - Edible with caution
Différences clés :
  • White spore print
  • Stem lacks heavy recurved scales
  • Smooth or slightly hairy cap

Action recommandée

Do not consume. Wash hands thoroughly after handling.