Shield (Pluteus)

Deer Shield (Pluteus cervinus)
Edibility: edible
Frequency: very common

Velvet Shield (Pluteus umbrosus)
Edibility: edible
Frequency: occasional

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Visual characteristics of wild mushrooms

A description of the standard mushroom identification features.

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