Phellodon tomentosus
Mem. Torrey bot. Club 12(2): 171. 1906.
Common Name: none
For description see Hall & Stuntz, Banker, & Siegel & Schwarz.
Solitary to scattered to cespitose in ground with conifers, especially pine and spruce; fall to spring; not uncommon.
Unknown.
Phellodon tomentosus can be distinguished by a pale cap that soon becomes light to dark brown in the center with a white margin, white spines, and a sweet odor.
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