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Golden Flase Pholiota

Phaeolepiota aurea

This edible mushroom is golden orange to yellow in colour, and is coated in a mealy substance that comes off on the hands of those who touch it. It is found in old-growth stands of Douglas firs, maples, and alders.

Map of Golden Flase Pholiota in Canada
Distribution of Golden Flase Pholiota in Canada
   
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