Pretty pinkgill is a rare type of Entoloma mushroom. The genus name means "within [the] hem" and these types of mushrooms have an inward-curved "hem" encircling the gills. Its specific epithet, formosum, is derived from a Latin word that means "beautiful" or "aesthetic."
Cap Diameter:
1 - 7 cm
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
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Attributes
Toxicity and Edibility
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Pretty pinkgill
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Attributes of Pretty pinkgill
Cap Diameter
1 - 7 cm
Cap
Cap 1 - 5 cm; conical-convex or plane; yellow or copper color; brown erect scaly over center; margin striate-lined
Cap Shape
Flat, Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly, Visible lines or stripes
Gills
Adnate, shortly decurrent; close or subdistant, broad; white at first or pale cream, soon pink
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
Stem 2.5 - 10 cm long, 1 - 4 mm broad; equal; yellow or brown; glabrous, smooth
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Cross Sections
Hollow or cottony hollow
Flesh
Thin; white
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Flesh pink
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
Brown
Yellow
Bronze
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
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Is Pretty pinkgill Toxic?
Pretty pinkgill is a variety of mushroom known to contain gastrointestinal toxins, making it harmful upon ingestion. Typical symptoms include digestive issues, vertigo, vision complications, and blood circulation troubles. It's crucial to identify this mushroom correctly due to its toxicity. Comprehensive details on the exact growing conditions, distinguishing characteristics, and choice seasons can be found in authoritative mycological resources.
