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Kuehneromyces mutabilis
Kuehneromyces mutabilis (synonyms: Pholiota mutabilis) is an edible fungus which grows in clumps on tree stumps or other dead wood. A few other species have been described in the genus Kuehneromyces, but K. mutabilis is by far the commonest and best known. Additional recommended knowledgeDescription
Edibility and possibility of confusionThe caps of this mushroom can be fried or used for flavouring in sauces and soups (the stems being considered too tough to eat). K. mutabilis cannot be recommended as an edible mushroom as there is a real possibility that it could be confused with the deadly poisonous Galerina marginata, even by people who are quite knowledgeable. Although a typical K. mutabilis is easily distinguished from a typical G. marginata by the "booted" stipe which is shaggy below the ring (see photos), this character is not reliable and G. marginata can also have scales. The main differences are:
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