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Woolly Chroogomphus, Woolly Pine Spike

Chroogomphus tomentosus

Woolly pine spike. Photo: Dr. Robert Thomas and Margaret Orr, California Academy of Sciences
Woolly pine spike. Photo: Dr. Robert Thomas and Margaret Orr, California Academy of Sciences

This yellow-orange edible mushroom is found in the coniferous forests of western Canada in autumn, especialy in alpine habitats. Its prefered hosts are Douglas fir and hemlock. The cap is dry and covered with small hairs.

Map of Woolly Chroogomphus, Woolly Pine Spike in Canada
Distribution of Woolly Chroogomphus, Woolly Pine Spike in Canada
   
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