Source-reviewed species profile
Velvet shank Flammulina velutipes
Yellow-orange sticky cap and a dark velvety stem base. This profile covers broad field features, season and habitat for learning.
Where can I find velvet shank?
Dead or weakened deciduous wood, stumps and trunks.
In Mycoverse you can select Velvet shank 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.
Images, text and app suggestions cannot confirm a species or food safety.
Field features
- Yellow-orange sticky cap and a dark velvety stem base.
Habitat and search guidance
Dead or weakened deciduous wood, stumps and trunks.
Months
January–May and October–December
Species requiring extra care
Compare the complete mushroom, habitat and season. These cards support learning; they do not identify a finding.
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.