Flame shield
Pluteus aurantiorugosus
A species of Pluteus.
The fire shield mushroom, a striking and easily identifiable fungus, stands out with its distinctive flat, shield-like cap that ranges in color from vibrant orange to deep red. While it thrives in hardwood forests, this particular species is unfortunately facing endangerment due to the ongoing loss and degradation of its natural habitat.
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Attributes of Flame shield
Cap Diameter
3 - 7 cm
Height
4 - 9 cm
Cap
Cap 2 - 5 cm across; convex, flat to umbonate; bright scarlet, orange; smooth, or somewhat wrinkled
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat, Central Bump
Cap Surfaces
Smooth, Velvety
Gills
Free; close, nearly crowded; whitish, salmon
Gill Attachment
Free
Stem
Stem 3 - 6 cm long, 5 - 10 mm thick; whitish, yellow; surface smooth
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth to slightly fibrous
Flesh
Pale yellowish; unchanging when sliced
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Pink
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
YellowRedWhiteOrange
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
Dead Woods
You can find Flame shield by these plants
Elms, Populus, European beech
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland
Species Status
Widely distributed
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Flame shield
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Pluteaceae mushrooms
Genus
Pluteus
Toxicity and Edibility of Flame shield
Is Flame shield Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
