Deer Mushroom
Pluteus cervinus
10 cc/ml liquid fungi mycology culture syringe with a sterile needle.
Deer Mushroom, Pluteus cervinus, is a widespread wood loving species recognized for its smooth brown caps, free pink gills, and pleasant earthy aroma. Often found on decaying hardwood logs and buried wood, this mushroom is appreciated for its attractive appearance, reliable growth habit, and ecological role as a primary decomposer. While sometimes listed as edible in certain regions, it varies in quality and is best approached as a study and cultivation species rather than a gourmet one.
Pluteus cervinus grows well on hardwood sawdust, wood chips, enriched woody substrates, and decaying log material. It produces medium sized fruiting bodies with distinct pink gills that mature from pale to salmon as spores develop. This species is ideal for educational projects, ecological research, outdoor log experiments, and hobbyists who enjoy working with diverse saprobic fungi.
Deer Mushroom is valued for its graceful form, consistent fruiting, and importance in forest decomposition. Its free gills, brown cap, and wood based habitat make it an excellent species for mycologists, educators, and collectors exploring the Pluteus genus.
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*international orders will not include needle.
*instructions are not included, please thoroughly research growing conditions and techniques.
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