Pholiota is a genus of small to fleshy mushrooms in the family Strophariaceae. The genus has a widespread distribution, especially in temperate regions, and contains about 150 species. Pholiota is derived from the Greek word pholis, meaning `scale`. ==Taxonomic details== The genus Pholiota is defined as mushrooms, with a glutinous cap surface, g..... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pholiota