Key Identification Features
- Honey-brown to tan cap with small dark scales especially at center
- NO ring (unlike Armillaria mellea - key distinction)
- gills attached and slightly decurrent
- clustered at base of hardwood trees especially oaks
- yellow-brown to pale gills
- cap 3-10 cm
Preparation Notes
Cook thoroughly before eating. One of the most common fall mushrooms in southeastern oak forests. Good in soups and sauteed dishes.
Regions Found
Region data not available
Look-Alikes
No documented look-alikes on record.
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