Fleecy shield
Pluteus hispidulus
A species of Pluteus.
The fungus known as Fleecy Shield belongs to the Pluteaceae family, characterized by their unattached gills and their common growth on wood. Generally, Fleecy Shield exhibits a cap with a luxurious, fuzzy texture, and its hue can vary based on its age and surrounding environment. This mushroom is a decomposer, flourishing on rotting timber, thereby contributing to the ecosystem by breaking down fallen trees and branches.
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Attributes of Fleecy shield
Cap Diameter
1 - 4 cm
Cap Shape
Convex, Central Bump
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly
Gill Attachment
Free
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Pink
Odor
Mildly mushroomy with a hint of mustiness.
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On wood
You can find Fleecy shield by these plants
European beech, Ashes
Scientific Classification of Fleecy shield
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Pluteaceae mushrooms
Genus
Pluteus
Toxicity and Edibility of Fleecy shield
Is Fleecy shield Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
