MUSHROOMS

Decorated Pholiota

Leucopholiota decorosa

Mushrooms
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Decorated Pholiota, photo 1 of 5
Decorated Pholiota, photo 2 of 5
Decorated Pholiota, photo 3 of 5

Assisted identification only. Never eat anything without an expert’s confirmation.

2–6 cmCap

Fungus with a cap of 2–6 cm. Grows in forests. Spore print white. Feeds on decaying organic matter.

There are 10 observations of Decorated Pholiota in Québec, mostly in Capitale-Nationale, Outaouais and Estrie, and it has been reported in 3 of the 17 regions. They peak in September and become rare from November to July.

Through the year

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Where to see it

  1. Capitale-Nationale6
  2. Outaouais3
  3. Estrie1

Habitat

ForestMario Hains

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