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Pluteus cervinus

 
Pluteus cervinus, the Fawn Pluteus, is a wood rotting fungus that occurs mainly on hardwood stumps. This fungus can appear at any time from late spring through to late autumn.

Identification guide

Cap

Sepia to dark brown, usually with slightly darker radial streaks. Convex at first and then flattened; smooth, with a fibrous surface.

The cap flesh is white and firm.

Gills

White at first, becoming pale pink, the gills are broad, crowded and free.

Spores

Pale pink.

Stipe

White and of even diameter or very slightly bulbous at the base. The stem flesh is white and firm, and does not become hollow as it ages.

Odour/taste

Not distinctive.

Habitat

Solitary or in small groups on stumps, rotting fallen branches and other woody debris of broad-leaf trees; very occasionally on conifer stumps. This species also appears on sawdust heaps.

Season

Fruiting through most of the year, provided the weather is mild. Particularly prevalent during summer and autumn.

Occurrence

Widespread and very common.

Similar species

Pluteus umbrosus has a wrinkled cap and is generally a little smaller.
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