Sarcodon squamosus (Schaeff.) Quél.
Enchir. fung.: 188. 1886.

Common Name: none

• Description

  For description see Siegel & Schwarz.

• Habitat

  Solitary to scattered to gregarious, often forming arcs and rows on ground under conifers, especially pine on the North Coast. Common, fruiting from early fall into winter.

• Edibility

  Edible when not bitter.

• Comments

  Sarcodon squamosus is a large species that can be distinguished by its brown to vinaceous scaly cap, grey to brown spines, and growth with pines. The similar Sarcodon imbricatus is associated with spruce.

• References

  Johannesson, H., Ryman, S., Lundmark, H. & Danell, E. (1999). Sarcodon imbricatus and S. squamosus -- two confused species. Mycol. Res. 103(11): 1447-1452.
  Siegel, N. & Schwarz, C. (2016). Mushrooms of the Redwood Coast. Ten Speed Press: Berkeley, CA. 601 p.

• Other Descriptions and Photos
  Main Photo
  • Noah Siegel: Sarcodon squamosus (CP)
  • Nathan Wilson: Sarcodon squamosus (CP)
  • Ryan Snow: Sarcodon squamosus (CP)
  • Mushroom Observer: Sarcodon squamosus (CP)
  • Scottish Fungi: Sarcodon squamosus (D & CP)
  • Mushroom World: Sarcodon squamosus (D & CP)
  
  

  (D=Description; I=Illustration; P=Photo; CP=Color Photo)