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Entoloma conferendum

A species of Pinkgills

The entoloma conferendum can be found in open areas and grasslands from summer until the onset of winter. It is potentially poisonous and should not be consumed. Unusually, its common name of "star pinkgill" was given in part for a microscopic feature: the spores resemble irregularly-shaped stars.

Cap Diameter:

2 - 3 cm

Odor:

Slightly earthy, generally not prominent.

General Info About Entoloma conferendum

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Attributes of Entoloma conferendum

Cap Diameter

2 - 3 cm

Height

4 - 7 cm

Cap

Cap 1.5 - 4 cm across; convex, bell shaped to broadly umbonate; dark brown; surface with finely fibrillose; margin incurved to wavy

Cap Shape

Convex, Bell-shaped, Central Bump

Cap Surfaces

Smooth, Visible lines or stripes

Gills

Sinuate, free; whitish, pink, brown

Gill Attachment

Notched

Stem

Stem 4 - 7 cm long, 1.5 - 3 mm thick; cylindrical; dark brown; with silkily fibrillose

Stem Shapes

Cylindrical

Stem Surfaces

Fibrillose

Stem Cross Sections

Hollow or cottony hollow

Flesh

Thin; rather fragile; grey brown to yellow grey

Ring

Ringless

Spore Print Color

Pink

Odor

Slightly earthy, generally not prominent.

Body Color

Brown

Flesh Bruises

The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.

Growth Form

Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Saprophytic

Substrate

On soil

You can find Entoloma conferendum by these plants:

Oaks

Occurence Habitats

Meadows

Species Status

Common and widespread

Endangered Species

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Habitat of Entoloma conferendum

Entoloma conferendum tend to thrive in open grassy areas, especially within woodland clearings where organic matter is abundant.

Scientific Classification of Entoloma conferendum

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Gilled fungi

Family

Entolomataceae

Genus

Pinkgills

Toxicity and Edibility of Entoloma conferendum

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Is Entoloma conferendum Toxic?

Entoloma conferendum may contain dangerous toxins. It's best to stay away from this mushroom.

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Tips for Finding Entoloma conferendum

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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Entoloma conferendum

Moist, fertile, well-drained soils.

What are Some Tips for Finding Entoloma conferendum

Look for entoloma conferendum where the grass is short and the area is open to sunlight.
Search the ground in areas where dead leaves and organic debris have accumulated, as entoloma conferendum favor such environments.
Check for entoloma conferendum in woodland clearings, particularly in spots where trees provide partial shade.
Investigate small groups of mushrooms, as entoloma conferendum often appear in clusters.

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