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Holec, J, 2001

The genus Pholiota in central and western Europe

Keys to subgenera etc (P29 et seq) followed by detailled species accounts with good colour photograph and line drawings of microscopy.

Publisher IHW-Verlag
Volume 20
Pages 220
Coverage All the central and western european spp recognised at the time.
Illustrations Line drawings of microscopy and colour photographs accompany the text.
Identify Under a Compound Microscope.
Specimen Prep. Ammonia preps to check for chrysocystidia, and standard agaric microscopy.
Difficulty The keys (esp to subgenera) rely heavily on microscopy.

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Taxonomic Scope

Pholiota (Fr.) P. Kumm., 1871 (scalycap toadstools) Identification Current

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