BioImages: The Virtual Field-Guide (UK)
Pluteus salicinus (Pers.) P. Kumm., 1871 (Willow Shield)
| Notes (MWS) | Despite the English name, this grey-capped toadstool can be found on any type of rotting frondose wood, although oak is generally avoided. It is widespread and rather common. |
Records (and photo sets)
| Taxon | Summary | Date | Vice-county | Country |  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pluteus salicinus | Fruitbody | 26 July 1980 | North Wiltshire | England | 3 |
| Pluteus salicinus | Fruitbody | 18 August 1979 | West Sussex | England | 6 |
Suggested Literature
General Works
| Guidelines for Field Mycologists - the practical interpretation of Section 21 of the Drugs Act 2005: http://www.britmycolosoc.org.uk/files/DrugsAct2005_Guidelines.pdf (Listed as containing Psilocin or its esters so classified as a Class A Drug.) | Guidelines for Field Mycologists - the practical interpretation of Section 21 of the Drugs Act 2005 |
Pluteus salicinus may also be covered by literature listed under:
Feeding and other inter-species relationships
Pluteus salicinus is associated with:
Associated with Pluteus salicinus:
Pluteus salicinus may be associated with taxa listed at higher taxonomic level
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MYCETEAE (fungi, moulds and lichens) |
BASIDIOMYCETES (spore droppers) |
AGARICALES (mushrooms and toadstools) |
Pluteus (shield toadstools) |
References
| Legon, N.W. & Henrici, A. with Roberts, P.J., Spooner, B.M. & Watling, R., 2005 | Checklist of the British and Irish Basidiomycota |
