Synonym: Pluteus salicinus.
Common name: willow shield.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Pluteus americanus is a North American and Russian psychedelic mushroom that grows on hardwoods.
Pluteus americanus is a species of mushroom in the family Pluteaceae. It has a pinkish-gray to brown cap, 3-8 cm in diameter, and a white to pinkish-gray stem, 3-6 cm tall and 0.5-1.5 cm thick. The gills are free from the stem and crowded, turning pink as the spores mature. In East and Central Texas, Pluteus americanus typically grows on decaying logs, stumps, and other woody debris in deciduous and mixed forests, often associated with oak, elm, and willow trees. Fruiting usually occurs from spring to fall, with a peak in late summer.
Cap of Pluteus americanus(?) mushroom on a sandy path of Raccoon Run Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 3, 2018
Raccoon Run, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Underside of Pluteus americanus(?) mushroom on a sandy path in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 3, 2018Raccoon Run, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Dissected Pluteus americanus(?) mushroom on a sandy path in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 3, 2018Raccoon Run, College Station, TX 77845, USAObservations of the fungus Pluteus americanus in East and Central Texas reveal distinctive characteristics. On a sandy path in Lick Creek Park, College Station, Texas, the cap of the mushroom was observed on June 3, 2018. The underside of the mushroom was also examined, showing its unique features. Further dissection of the mushroom provided additional details about its internal structure. These observations were made in a specific habitat, namely a sandy path, suggesting that Pluteus americanus may thrive in such environments. The presence of this fungus in Lick Creek Park indicates that it can be found in East and Central Texas, specifically in areas with suitable soil conditions. The observations highlight the importance of detailed examination to confirm the identity of the species.
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