Pluteus salicinus
(Pers.) P. Kumm.
Common Names
Description
Unique for having free gills and pink spore print. Contains low concentrations of alkaloids.
Ecology
Saprophytic on hardwoods in humid riparian areas.
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view_list Gills (Hymenium)
straighten Stipe (Stem)
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Alkaloid Profile (% Dry Weight)
Sources
Stamets 1996
Habitat and Ecology
Geographic Distribution
⚠️ Lookalike Species
Confusion with these species can be dangerous or fatal. Always consult an expert mycologist.
menu_book Scientific References
- P. Kumm.
Cultivation Biology & Master Overview
Pluteus salicinus ("Willow Shield") is a taxonomic rarity among psilocybin mushrooms: it belongs to the family Pluteaceae, has free blades that produce salmon-pink spores (rather than purple or black) and grows directly on moist dead wood of willows, alders and beech without requiring extreme frosts.
Step-by-Step Cultivation Manual (Inoculation to Harvest)
The full phase-by-phase chronological protocol (grain colonization, bulk mixing, fruiting induction, harvesting and flushes) and expert grower secrets are available in the Master Cultivation Guide.
