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Honey Mushroom (caution)

Armillaria mellea / A. ostoyae

☠ Deadly

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Cap color: brown,tan,yellow
Cap size: medium
Gill color: white,cream
Gill attachment: decurrent
Stem: Pale, with a ring; grows in dense clusters from buried wood or roots
Texture: smooth,scaly
Habitat: dead wood,forest floor
Fruiting season: fall
Peak season: Fall

Key Identification Features

Golden-brown cap with fine scales, white gills, ring on stem, grows in clusters on or near wood, white spore print, bitter taste when raw

Symptoms & Toxicity

Edible when thoroughly cooked but causes GI upset when raw or undercooked. Misidentification risk — can be confused with Deadly Galerina. Requires expert ID.

Regions Found

Region data not available

Look-Alikes

No documented look-alikes on record.

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