Pholiota flammans - Чешуйчатка огненная - Flaming Pholiota

Pholiota flammans - Чешуйчатка огненная - Flaming Pholiota - Feuer-Schuppiger Schichtpilz 9/22/22—9/14/23

Pholiota flammans, commonly known as the Flaming Pholiota or Feuer-Schuppiger Schichtpilz in German, is a medium-sized mushroom species belonging to the Strophariaceae family. The cap of this fungus measures 3 to 10 cm in diameter, with a convex to flat shape and a surface covered in bright orange to yellow scales, giving it a flaming appearance. The gills of Pholiota flammans are adnate to slightly sinuate (notched) and yellowish to brownish in color. The stem is 4-12 cm tall and 0.5-1.5 cm thick, with a yellowish to orange color and a ring-like annulus. Pholiota flammans can be found in temperate forests across Europe and Asia. It grows in clusters on the bases of living or dead deciduous trees, particularly on birch, from late summer to late autumn. The chemistry of Pholiota flammans is not well studied, but it is considered inedible due to its strong, unpleasant taste and possible mild toxicity. The spores of Pholiota flammans are brown, elliptical, and measure 6-8 x 4-5 micrometers. They are produced in basidia and are released into the environment for reproduction and dispersal. Pholiota flammans is known for its ecological role as a wood decomposer, breaking down dead wood and recycling nutrients within forest ecosystems. This process contributes to the cycling of nutrients and overall forest health. The fungus is also known as a weak pathogen, causing white rot in some tree species, leading to decay and possible tree death. Pholiota flammans has been studied for its potential medicinal properties, with research suggesting that it may contain compounds with antioxidant, anticancer, and immunomodulatory effects.