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Shaggy Scalycap

Pholiota squarrosa

TOXIC

Shaggy Scalycap - Known to be Toxic

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Caratteristiche Chiave

  • 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
Colore:

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

Odore:

Odor often compared to garlic, radish, or lemon

Schema di Crescita:

Clustered

Ambiente:

wood

Habitat e Distribuzione

Habitat:

Base of living or dead deciduous and coniferous trees

Distribuzione:

Temperate Northern Hemisphere (North America, Europe, Asia)

Stagionalità:

Late Summer to Autumn

Valore Economico

Domanda di Mercato:

None - toxic

Fascia di Prezzo:

N/A

Uso Commerciale:

None

Informazioni Tossicità

Sintomi:
  • Vomiting
  • Nausea
  • Abdominal cramps
  • Diarrhea
Tempo di Insorgenza:

30 minutes to 2 hours

Primo Soccorso:
  • Seek medical attention if ingested
  • Do not induce vomiting unless directed by a professional
  • Retain a specimen for clinical confirmation
Contatti Emergenza:
  • 911 (US/CA)
  • Poison Help (US): 1-800-222-1222
  • 112 (EU)
  • 999 (UK)

Specie Simili

Sharp-scaly Pholiota

Pholiota squarrosoides

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

Honey Mushroom

Armillaria mellea

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

Azione Consigliata

Do not consume. Wash hands thoroughly after handling.