The yellow unicorn entoloma (Entoloma murrayi) is a cute little mushroom that resembles an umbrella from a tropical drink. Its cap is quite pointy in the middle, and pronounced ridges extend down from that tip to the edges of the cap. Yellow unicorn entoloma's microscopic spores are cube-shaped. This inedible mushroom should be regarded as poisonous.
Cap Diameter:
1 - 4 cm
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy, sometimes faintly radishlike or unpleasant.
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Attributes
Toxicity and Edibility
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Yellow unicorn entoloma
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Attributes of Yellow unicorn entoloma
Cap Diameter
1 - 4 cm
Height
4 - 7 cm
Cap
Cap 1 - 3 cm; conical or bell-shaped; bright to dull yellow, becoming white; silky, dry or somewhat sticky when fresh
Cap Shape
Bell-shaped, Central Bump
Cap Surfaces
Smooth, Slimy or slightly sticky, Visible lines or stripes
Gills
Adnexed; close or nearly distant; whitish to pale yellow at first, becoming pink as the spores mature
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
Stem 3 - 6 cm long, 2 - 3 mm thick; equal, hollow, fragile; yellow; dry, bald, smooth
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth
Flesh
Thin; fragile; colored like the cap
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Pink
Odor
Mildly mushroomy, sometimes faintly radishlike or unpleasant.
Body Color
Yellow
White
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
The habitat of the yellow unicorn entoloma is associated with damp areas, such as swamps and wet woodlands. This tiny mushroom feeds on decomposing organic matter, therefore can be found growing on leaf and forest litter, and often in moss.
Distribution Area of Yellow unicorn entoloma
Eastern North America,Central and South America,Eastern Asia
Scientific Classification of Yellow unicorn entoloma
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Is Yellow unicorn entoloma Toxic?
Although the specific toxicity of the yellow unicorn entoloma requires further study, many authorities strongly advise against consumption of this mushroom. Many members of the Entoloma genus are known to cause mild to severe gastric upset, while some species cause even more severe symptoms such as excessive salivation, urination, defecation, decreased blood pressure, and profuse sweating which can lead to death upon respiratory system failure.
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Tips for Finding Yellow unicorn entoloma
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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Yellow unicorn entoloma
Wet, organic-rich, often submerged or moist soil.
What are Some Tips for Finding Yellow unicorn entoloma
Seek out swampy woods or moist forested areas under hardwood or conifer trees.
Look specifically for areas where the soil remains wet or submerged for consistent moisture.
Explore areas with abundant organic matter, such as decaying wood and leaf litter.
Search both in isolation and where mushrooms may grow in small groups (gregariously).
Focus on flatter ground where water is likely to collect or soil tends to be damper.
How to Clean and Preserve Yellow unicorn entoloma
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