Flammulina velutipes
Overview
A winter-fruiting mushroom with a sticky cap and velvety dark stem.
Habitat
Dead hardwood, especially elm and willow.
Season
Late autumn through winter.
Identification Notes
Orange-brown cap, dark velvety stem base, pale gills.
Uses
Edible when cooked; cultivated form known as enoki.
Lookalikes & Cautions
Deadly Galerina marginata — expert confirmation essential.
Foraging Notes
Only collect with absolute confidence.
