Species details
Velvet shank
Flammulina velutipes
Extra caution required
Photo: Dr. Hans-Günter Wagner · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Photo source · License
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Description
A yellow to orange-brown clustered mushroom with a sticky cap and dark velvety stem base.
Identification features
Gills are white to cream and there is no ring; the stem darkens toward the base to almost black.
Habitat
On stumps and damaged hardwoods in the cold season, often after frost.
Fruiting period
October, November, December, January, February, March