Fleecy shield is a member of the Pluteaceae family known for their free gills and preference for wood as a substrate. Typically, fleecy shield features a cap with a rich, velvety surface and may have variable coloration depending on maturity and environmental conditions. The mushroom is saprobic, thriving on decaying wood, and plays a role in the ecosystem by helping decompose fallen trees and branches.
Cap Diameter:
1 - 4 cm
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy with a hint of mustiness.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Fleecy shield
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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.
