Source-reviewed species profile

Scaly tooth Sarcodon squamosus

Large brown cap with coarse dark scales and teeth underneath. This profile covers broad field features, season and habitat for learning.

Where can I find scaly tooth?

Dry pine woodland on nutrient-poor soil.

In Mycoverse you can select Scaly tooth and compare candidate search areas using a species-specific assessment of rainfall, estimated soil moisture, temperature, forest type, tree signals, canopy cover, terrain and season. Where source coverage is available, the assessment also uses historical species observations. Historical observations are historical data, not recent finds.

Learning content – not identification

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Field features

  • Large brown cap with coarse dark scales and teeth underneath.

Habitat and search guidance

Dry pine woodland on nutrient-poor soil.

Months

August–November

Species requiring extra care

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Safety status

Included with a food status in the Norwegian 2026 Norm List. This learning profile never confirms a finding or that it is safe to eat. Use qualified local expertise.

Sources and review status

Last reviewed: 25 August 2026.

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