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deer shield, deer or fawn mushroom

Pluteus cervinus

Photo by Saarbrigger
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Field Notes

Description:

This a mushroom that belongs to the large genus Pluteus.
It is edible, but not often collected for the table.

mushroom on the pic: about 8 - 10 cm in szize

Habitat:

It is found on rotten logs, roots and tree stumps and is widely distributed. It can also grow on sawdust and other wood waste.

foto taken: mixed forest, next to a death tree stump

Species ID Suggestions

Deer Shield

Pluteus cervinus

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