Satin Shield
Pluteus plautus (Weinm.) Gillet
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.
View season data as a table
| Month | Records |
|---|---|
| January | 2 |
| February | 2 |
| March | 0 |
| April | 0 |
| May | 3 |
| June | 8 |
| July | 19 |
| August | 12 |
| September | 8 |
| October | 24 |
| November | 1 |
| December | 5 |
Where it is found
States and provinces with the most records. Check the foraging rules for the place you plan to visit.
- Pennsylvania 17 records · Foraging rules
- Quebec 14 records · Foraging rules
- British Columbia 11 records · Foraging rules
- New York 5 records · Foraging rules
- Michigan 5 records · Foraging rules
- Oregon 3 records · Foraging rules
- California 2 records · Foraging rules
- Virginia 2 records · Foraging rules
- Washington 2 records · Foraging rules
- Arizona 1 records · Foraging rules
- Tennessee 1 records · Foraging rules
- Maine 1 records · Foraging rules
Identification traits
| Cap shape | convex |
|---|---|
| Underside (gills, pores or teeth) | gills |
| Stem features | bare |
| Spore print color | salmon |
Traits vary. Use them to ask better questions of an expert, not to make a final call.
About
Pluteus plautus, commonly known as the flatfoot deer mushroom or satin shield, is a species of mushroom in the family Pluteaceae. It is found in the UK and the Pacific Northwest, though it is uncommon in the Pacific Northwest.
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Recent finds
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