Golden Scalycap

Cap was yellow with brown scales. Gills were tan/yellow. Shaggy yellow stipe.

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Ferdy Christant

Lion

Found in native forests of New Zealand...and in the USA. Interesting distribution :) Posted 7 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  I think it's also found in Europe and Asia, although I'm not sure how common it is. The Wikipedia distribution is far more intriguing than is the real distribution of this species though. Posted 7 years ago

The Golden Scalycap

''Pholiota aurivella'' is a species of fungus in the family Strophariaceae that is found in native forest of New Zealand and in the United States. It is frequently found in the American West and Southwest, especially in late Summer and Fall. It is sticky or slimy when moist and grows in clusters on live or dead trees.

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Similar species: Agaricales

Species identified by Christine Young