Nameko
Pholiota nameko
Family: Strophariaceae
Also called: Nameko, Butterscotch Mushroom, Slippery Mushroom
Overview
Cultivated and rarely feral viscid orange Pholiota. Good edible — used in miso soup.
Edibility
Edible
Rarity
uncommon
Trophic mode
saprotrophic
Typical peak
Sep–Oct
Season
Sep–Nov — typical fruiting months: Aug, Sep, Oct.
Host trees & substrate
- Decaying oak wood and forest litter
- Decaying beech wood and forest litter
- Decaying maple wood and forest litter
Where it grows
See live fruiting predictions for Nameko on the forecast home page, or browse the full field guide.
Always confirm wild-mushroom identification with multiple sources and a knowledgeable local expert before consuming. Read the foraging safety guide.