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Deer Shield
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Taken at Barns Ness
on 28th September 2017 using Panasonic Lumix LX5 in macro
mode.
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| Deer Shield. |
| Species : Order: Family: AKA: |
Pluteus cervinus. Agaricales. Pluteaceae |
| Habitat: Cap: Stem: Edibility: |
All types of woodland and grassland. Up to 15 cms diameter. 5 - 12 cms. An edible mushroom, although it is not highly rated and there are reports of some people being ill after eating this species. When picking any fungus for consumption,
caution should be exercised at all times.
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