Wrinkled shield typically has a cap that can range from tan to dark brown, often adorned with distinctive radial grooves. Its stem may show a variety of colors depending on age and is generally smooth. Underneath the cap, you can find closely packed gills which are initially light but gradually darken as the mushroom matures. Wrinkled shield commonly grows on dead wood, playing a role in decomposition.
Cap Diameter:
2 - 6 cm
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy; faintly radish-like.
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Attributes
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Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
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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
Stem Cross Sections
Hollow or cottony hollow
Flesh
Thin; whitish
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Pink
Odor
Mildly mushroomy; faintly radish-like.
Body Color
Brown
Yellow
White
Pink
Cream
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
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Habitat of Wrinkled shield
Wrinkled shield is commonly found on decaying hardwood, surrounded by moss, and occasionally in areas with wood chips from selectively harvested forests.
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Tips for Finding Wrinkled shield
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What are Some Tips for Finding Wrinkled shield
Inspect fallen hardwood trunks and branches for the presence of wrinkled shield.
Search for moss-covered logs or woodland areas with high moisture content as potential habitats for wrinkled shield.
Investigate sawdust heaps and wood chip deposits in forests for signs of wrinkled shield.
Check for small clusters or solitary occurrences, as wrinkled shield appears to prefer growing individually or in limited numbers.
Use a gentle touch when examining potential wrinkled shield habitats to prevent disturbing the natural environment or damaging the mushroom fruiting bodies.
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