Pluteus chrysophlebius |
These dainty little yellow "Pluts" were growing from decaying wood that was hidden beneath the leaf litter. The caps of Pluteus chrysophlebius are very small; up to 3cm, those shown here are about 2cm wide (less than an inch). Another yellow capped Pluteus, P. leoninus, is much larger overall and the cap is smooth and velvety; it also has a white stem, not yellow as in P. chrysophlebius. |
See Pluteus chrysophlebius at Fungi Growing on Wood |
As with all species of Pluteus, Pluteus chrysophlebius grows from wood, has gills that are not attached to the stalk (free), and produces a pink spore print. |
Pileipellis (microscopic cells on outer cap surface) of Pluteus chrysophlebius. |
Typical cystidia (microscopic cells on gill surface) . |