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Flame shield

Pluteus aurantiorugosus

A species of Pluteus

Flame shield is a rare mushroom that is easy to recognize by its flat, shield-shaped, bright orange to red cap. Flame shield can be found in hardwood forests but is a threatened species due to habitat loss and destruction.

Cap Diameter:

3 - 7 cm

Odor:

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

General Info About Flame shield

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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

Yellow

Red

White

Orange

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

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Habitat of Flame shield

Flame shield thrives on decaying hardwood, often seen on logs and stumps, favoring environments with decomposing woody debris from trees like elm.

Distribution Area of Flame shield

North America,Europe,northern Asia

Scientific Classification of Flame shield

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Gilled fungi

Family

Pluteaceae mushrooms

Genus

Pluteus

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Tips for Finding Flame shield

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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Flame shield

Rich, moist soil with abundant organic matter.

What are Some Tips for Finding Flame shield

Search around fallen hardwood branches, logs, and stumps in areas with dense tree cover.
Investigate places with recent tree removal or natural tree falls to find flame shield's preferred decaying wood.
Inspect the smaller fragments or buried wooden pieces, as flame shield can grow solitarily on these substrates.
Focus on areas where elm and ash trees are prevalent, looking for decomposing wood remnants.