Golden Scalycap
Pholiota aurivella
Pholiota Species Identification - Potential Gastrointestinal Toxin
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Caratteristiche Chiave
- 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
Colore:
Golden yellow, orange-brown, rusty brown gills
Odore:
Unknown
Schema di Crescita:
Cannot assess
Ambiente:
Wood
Habitat e Distribuzione
Habitat:
Deciduous wood piles, logs, or stumps
Distribuzione:
Widespread across Europe, common in Ireland
Stagionalità:
Late Summer to Autumn
Valore Economico
Domanda di Mercato:
None - toxic
Fascia di Prezzo:
N/A
Uso Commerciale:
None
Informazioni Tossicità
Sintomi:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Severe gastrointestinal distress
- Diarrhea
Tempo di Insorgenza:
30 minutes to 3 hours
Primo Soccorso:
- Seek immediate medical attention
- Retain a sample for identification
Contatti Emergenza:
- 112 (EU/Ireland Emergency Services)
Specie Simili
Shaggy Scalycap
Pholiota squarrosa
Differenze Chiave:
- Scales are paler, more erect, and shaggy
- Cap is typically dry, not viscid
Fat Pholiota
Pholiota adiposa
Differenze Chiave:
- Cap is typically much more viscid and slimy
- Scales are often yellow rather than reddish-brown
Azione Consigliata
Do not consume or handle. Ensure immediate disposal of specimens and wash hands thoroughly.