| Pluteus leoninus |
| These microscopic cells make up the outer cap surface (pileipellis) of pluteus leoninus. |
| The golden, yellow-brown cap and long white stem are distinctive characteristics of pluteus leoninus. The smooth, velvety cap surface is another defining feature. Cap of this specimen 4.5cm. Gills white when young; pink with age; free. Grows on wood; pink spore print. Formerly Pluteus flavofuligineus. |
| Roundish spores measure 5.5-7 x 5-6 microns. |
| See pluteus leoninus at MushroomExpert.Com |
