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.


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Pluteus salicinus, Willow Shield
Side view
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Pluteus salicinus, Willow Shield
Top view
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Pluteus salicinus, Willow Shield
Gills
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Pluteus salicinus, Willow Shield
Underside of cap
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Pluteus salicinus, Willow Shield
Collapsing toadstools

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.