Scaly Shield

Pluteus petasatus (Fr.) Gillet

Also called: Patrician Deer Mushroom

Edibility

Edibility unknown — do not eat

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Lookalikes

No lookalikes are recorded for this species yet. That does not mean there are none. Many mushrooms look alike, so never rely on appearance alone.

Season

When this species has been recorded, by month, from open-licensed US and Canada observations. It shows when people report it, not a guarantee it is fruiting.

The highlighted bar is the current month.

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Recorded observations of Scaly Shield by month
MonthRecords
January9
February6
March24
April22
May57
June72
July119
August133
September71
October97
November28
December9

Where it is found

States and provinces with the most records. Check the foraging rules for the place you plan to visit.

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  • Wyoming8 records
  • Oklahoma7 records
  • Minnesota7 records
  • West Virginia6 records
  • Louisiana6 records
  • North Carolina6 records
  • Massachusetts5 records
  • Tennessee5 records
  • Utah5 records
  • Kansas4 records
  • Alabama4 records
  • Colorado4 records
  • District of Columbia4 records
  • Missouri4 records
  • Michigan3 records
  • Washington3 records
  • South Dakota3 records
  • Mississippi2 records
  • Alaska2 records
  • Connecticut2 records
  • Arizona2 records
  • Arkansas2 records
  • Manitoba1 records
  • Oregon1 records
  • Maine1 records
  • South Carolina1 records
  • Alberta1 records
  • Vermont1 records
  • Wisconsin1 records
  • Montana1 records

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