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Flaming Scalycap

Pholiota flammans

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (United States).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Spanish foliota llameante
German Feuer-Schüppling

Similar Species in Pholiota

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Pholiota conissans
Least Concern
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Pholiota scamba
Least Concern
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Pholiota lubrica
Data Deficient
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Pholiota elegans
Data Deficient
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Pholiota lucifera
Data Deficient
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Pholiota jahnii
Data Deficient
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Pholiota lenta
Least Concern
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Pholiota adiposa
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Flaming Scalycap?
The scientific name of Flaming Scalycap is Pholiota flammans. It belongs to the genus Pholiota.
What is the conservation status of Flaming Scalycap?
Flaming Scalycap (Pholiota flammans) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Flaming Scalycap live?
Flaming Scalycap is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, United States.
What family does Flaming Scalycap belong to?
Flaming Scalycap (Pholiota flammans) belongs to the genus Pholiota, which is part of the taxonomic family Strophariaceae.
Is Flaming Scalycap endangered?
No, Flaming Scalycap (Pholiota flammans) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Flaming Scalycap belong to?
Flaming Scalycap (Pholiota flammans) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Fungi).
What are the closest relatives of Flaming Scalycap?
The closest relatives of Flaming Scalycap in the genus Pholiota include , , , , .

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Pholiota — 19 Species

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Pholiota mixta
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Pholiota conissans
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Pholiota scamba
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Pholiota lubrica
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Pholiota elegans
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Pholiota lucifera
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Pholiota jahnii
DD 🐾
Pholiota lenta
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Pholiota adiposa
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Pholiota spumosa
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Pholiota tuberculosa
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Pholiota limonella
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Pholiota henningsii
EN
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Flaming Scalycap
Pholiota flammans
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Golden Pholiota
Pholiota aurivella
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Ochre Scalycap
Pholiota subochracea
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Shaggy Pholiota
Pholiota squarrosa
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Sharp-Scaly Pholiota
Pholiota squarrosoides
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Sticky Scalycap
Pholiota gummosa
LC
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