Bonfire Scalycap

Pholiota highlandensis

Pholiota highlandensis is a mushroom of the Strophariceae family. it is common in areas that were burnt.
Cap: 2-6 cm; convex, becoming broadly convex or nearly flat; thickly slimy when fresh; sometimes with small pale partial veil remnants near the margin; smooth; reddish brown to orange or orange brown with a paler margin, fading markedly to pale pinkish brown.
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Appearance

Gills: Attached to the stem; close; whitish or yellowish at first, but eventually cinnamon brown; at first covered by a pale partial veil that may be covered with slime.

Stem: 3-10 cm long; usually under 1 cm thick; white or yellowish near the apex; sheathed below the apex with scaly zones or patches of pale yellowish to buff-colored material; usually with a ring zone; whitish, yellowish, or very pale tan, becoming darker towards the base.

Flesh: Pale yellow.

References:

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https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/351822-Pholiota-highlandensis
https://www.mushroomexpert.com/pholiota_highlandensis.html
Taxonomy
KingdomFungi
DivisionBasidiomycota
ClassHomobasidiomycetae
OrderCortinariales
FamilyStrophariaceae
GenusPholiota
SpeciesPholiota highlandensis
Photographed in
Australia
Israel