Entoloma luteum is a small mushroom with distinctive yellow colors, found mainly in grassy areas and forest edges during the cooler months of the year. This species typically features a cone-shaped cap and slender stem, and grows in clusters. It thrives in moist conditions, contributing to diverse ecosystems by recycling organic material.
Cap Diameter:
1 - 3 cm
Odor:
Indistinct, subtly earthy aroma
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General Info About Entoloma luteum
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Attributes of Entoloma luteum
Cap Diameter
1 - 3 cm
Height
3 - 6 cm
Cap Shape
Bell-shaped
Cap Surfaces
Smooth, Visible lines or stripes
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth to slightly fibrous
Ring
Ringless
Odor
Indistinct, subtly earthy aroma
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil, Leaf or Needle Litter
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland, Mixed Woodland
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Habitat of Entoloma luteum
Entoloma luteum thrives in areas beneath hardwood trees, within mixed forests containing both hardwoods and conifers, often forming solitary or clustered groups.
