Ghost shield is known for its distinctive appearance, featuring a pale cap with a slight pinkish hue and a thin stem. They typically grow solitarily or in small groups on decaying wood. They have lamellae under the cap, which are initially white and become pinkish as they mature. This species can be found in various forested areas.
Cap Diameter:
2 - 10 cm
Odor:
Mildly earthy with hints of sweetness or radish
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Ghost shield
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Attributes of Ghost shield
Cap Diameter
2 - 10 cm
Height
3 - 8 cm
Cap
Cap 4 - 8 cm diameter, off-white, yellowish; smooth
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat
Cap Surfaces
Smooth, Slimy or slightly sticky, Fibrillose-scaly
Gill Attachment
Free
Stem
Stem 4 - 8 cm height, 5 - 10 mm thickness, cylindrical; white-grayish; covered with gray scales
Stem Shapes
Club Shaped
Stem Cross Sections
Hollow or cottony hollow
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Pink
Odor
Mildly earthy with hints of sweetness or radish
Body Color
White
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.