Pluteus salicinus
Willow Shield
Pluteus salicinus, Willow Shield. Saprophytic fungus feeding on rotting hardwoods. The name indicates Willow, but this species can live on a wide variety of hardwoods. Distinctive bluish tint to the cap. Toadstools collapse after a few days.
Photograph detail
Slide 1: Pluteus salicinus, Willow Shield. Side view of toadstools on log, showing two stages of cap development. Garden in Redmire. April.
Slide 2: Pluteus salicinus, Willow Shield. Top view of toadstool on log. Garden in Redmire. April.
Slide 3: Pluteus salicinus, Willow Shield. Underside view of toadstool on log, showing gills. Garden in Redmire. April.
Slide 4: Pluteus salicinus, Willow Shield. Underside view of toadstool on log, showing gills. Garden in Redmire. April.
Slide 5: Pluteus salicinus, Willow Shield. Collapsing toadstools. Garden in Redmire. April.