Wrinkled shield
Pluteus phlebophorus
A species of Pluteus.
The Wrinkled Shield mushroom is characterized by a cap that spans shades from light brown to deep brown, frequently displaying unique radial ridges. Its stalk, typically smooth, varies in color with age. Beneath the cap, the gills are tightly arranged, starting light-colored and progressively darkening as the mushroom matures. This species commonly thrives on decaying wood, contributing to its breakdown.
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Attributes of Wrinkled shield
Cap Diameter
2 - 6 cm
Height
4 - 7 cm
Cap
Cap 2 - 6 cm across; hemispherical, flat; brown, pinkish brown
Cap Shape
Bell-shaped, Flat, Central Bump
Cap Surfaces
Visible lines or stripes
Gills
Free; crowded; white, pink, brownish-pink
Gill Attachment
Free
Stem
Stem 3 - 6 cm long, 2 - 8 mm thick; cylindrical; white, pale cream, yellow-brown; surface smooth, or slightly fibrillose
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth to slightly fibrous
Flesh
Thin; whitish
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Pink
Odor
Mildly mushroomy; faintly radish-like.
Body Color
BrownYellowWhitePinkCream
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
Dead Woods, Wood Chips or Mulch
You can find Wrinkled shield by these plants
European beech, Ashes
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland
Species Status
Widespread but rather uncommon
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Wrinkled shield
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Pluteaceae mushrooms
Genus
Pluteus
Toxicity and Edibility of Wrinkled shield
Is Wrinkled shield Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
