About Pholiota populnea (Pers.) Kuyper & Tjall.-Beuk.
This species, scientifically named Pholiota populnea (Pers.) Kuyper & Tjall.-Beuk., has a tannish cap that can reach up to 18 centimetres (7 in) wide, and a stem that grows up to 10 cm (4 in) long. Remnants of the partial veil are present on the mushroom, and it produces a brown spore print. Its gills are either adnate or sinuate; they start out whitish and turn brown as the mushroom matures. Pholiota populnea resembles Neolentinus ponderosus and species in the genus Hypsizygus. As a saprobic fungus (also referred to as Hemipholiota populnea), it fruits on hardwood logs, with a particular preference for cottonwood wood. It often grows from the cut ends of logs or naturally damaged areas on logs, and can occasionally grow from living trees. It is commonly found in riparian areas, occurs across much of North America, and can be found from September to November.
