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Shaggy Pholiota

Pholiota squarrosa

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Spanish foliota escamosa
German Sparriger 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 Shaggy Pholiota?
The scientific name of Shaggy Pholiota is Pholiota squarrosa. It belongs to the genus Pholiota.
What is the conservation status of Shaggy Pholiota?
Shaggy Pholiota (Pholiota squarrosa) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Shaggy Pholiota live?
Shaggy Pholiota is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States.
What family does Shaggy Pholiota belong to?
Shaggy Pholiota (Pholiota squarrosa) belongs to the genus Pholiota, which is part of the taxonomic family Strophariaceae.
Is Shaggy Pholiota endangered?
No, Shaggy Pholiota (Pholiota squarrosa) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Shaggy Pholiota belong to?
Shaggy Pholiota (Pholiota squarrosa) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Fungi).
What are the closest relatives of Shaggy Pholiota?
The closest relatives of Shaggy Pholiota in the genus Pholiota include , , , , .

Native Range — 5 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
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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
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Flaming Scalycap
Pholiota flammans
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Golden Pholiota
Pholiota aurivella
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Ochre Scalycap
Pholiota subochracea
DD
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Shaggy Pholiota
Pholiota squarrosa
LC
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Sharp-Scaly Pholiota
Pholiota squarrosoides
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Sticky Scalycap
Pholiota gummosa
LC
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