Mousepee pinkgill is noted for having an odor that is reminiscent of caged mice, which aids identification. Unusually green, mousepee pinkgill can usually be found amongst the leaf litter of mixed forests. Seemingly liking disturbed areas, it can be visually mistaken for the licorice scented Clitocybe Odora. It has been reported as potentially toxic and should not be consumed.
Cap Diameter:
1 - 4 cm
Odor:
Mildly musty, similar to mice.
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Attributes
Toxicity and Edibility
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Mousepee pinkgill
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Attributes of Mousepee pinkgill
Cap Diameter
1 - 4 cm
Height
2 - 8 cm
Cap
Cap 1 - 5 cm; convex; green, then greenish, yellowish, or brownish; dry to greasy; the margin becoming lined
Cap Shape
Convex, Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Smooth, Visible lines or stripes
Gills
Attached; nearly distant; whitish or colored like the cap, pink; bruising green to blue-green
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
Stem 2 - 6 cm long, 1 - 4 mm thick; equal, hollow; colored like the cap; dry or greasy, bald, smooth; bruising darker green to blue-green
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Fibrillose
Stem Cross Sections
Hollow or cottony hollow
Flesh
Thin; fragile; yellowish to greenish; darkening to dark green or blue-green when bruised
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Salmon-pink
Odor
Mildly musty, similar to mice.
Body Color
Brown
Green
Yellow
Flesh Bruises
Discolor to blue
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil, Leaf or Needle Litter
You can find Mousepee pinkgill by these plants:
Willows
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland, Coniferous Woodland, Meadows
Species Status
Fairly widely distributed east of the Great Plains
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Mousepee pinkgill
Mousepee pinkgill can be found in wooded areas beneath hardwoods and conifers, as well as in grassy regions with moss and leaf litter or in disturbed soil.
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Is Mousepee pinkgill Toxic?
Mousepee pinkgill can induce harmful gastrointestinal effects including digestive issues, vertigo, vision complications, and circulation troubles in humans. It exhibits unique morphological characteristics making it distinguishable. However, due to its toxicity, consumption should be strictly avoided. Common during specific seasons, this mushroom is typically found in certain habitats and under certain conditions.
