Blue-girdled pinkgill stands out with its distinctive blue ring on the stem just below the gills, a feature that gives it its common name. It typically grows solitary or in groups in leafy forests on dead wood. Blue-girdled pinkgill has a finely scaly cap that can change color depending on the moisture level, and the gills are notable for their radial arrangement.
Cap Diameter:
1 - 5 cm
Odor:
Non-descript, typical fungal scent
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Attributes
Toxicity and Edibility
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Blue-girdled pinkgill
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Attributes of Blue-girdled pinkgill
Cap Diameter
1 - 5 cm
Height
2 - 6 cm
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat, Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly, Visible lines or stripes
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Cross Sections
Hollow or cottony hollow
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Pink
Odor
Non-descript, typical fungal scent
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Blue-girdled pinkgill by these plants:
Oaks, Pines
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Scientific Classification of Blue-girdled pinkgill
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Is Blue-girdled pinkgill Toxic?
Blue-girdled pinkgill is a fungus typically present in forested areas, usually during late summer and fall. Its blue girdle offers a distinct feature. Though it contains gastrointestinal toxins causing digestive issues, vertigo, vision complications, and blood circulation troubles if consumed. Distinguishing this variety from non-toxic mushrooms is crucial for safety.
