Willow Shield
Willow Shield - Pluteus salicinus
Description
Cap convex then flattened and slightly umbonate, grey or grey-brown, darker in the centre, and sometimes with some blueish or greenish tints. Gills white then brownish-pink. Stem pale grey.
Habitat
On deciduous wood (not always willow).
When to see it
Early summer to late autumn.
UK Status
Widespread and common (Kibby, V2, 2020)
VC55 Status
Fairly frequent in Leicestershire and Rutland.
Further Information
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Coloured circles = NatureSpot records: 2025+ | 2020-2024 | pre-2020
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