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Lilac pinkgill

Entoloma porphyrophaeum

A species of Pinkgills

The lilac pinkgill is found in grasslands, where it usually pops out with its distinctive purple color. Due to habitat loss and changing agricultural practices, the lilac pinkgill is listed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. When intact, this mushroom can remain fresh for several weeks in its habitat, being visible during summer and fall.

Cap Diameter:

4 - 9 cm

Odor:

Mild, non-distinct mushroom scent.

General Info About Lilac pinkgill

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Attributes of Lilac pinkgill

Cap Diameter

4 - 9 cm

Height

4 - 10 cm

Cap

The cap conical at first becoming convex to flat and broadly umbonate, up to 145 mm (5.5 inches) across. The cap surface is smooth, finely fibrillose, lilac to purple-brown becoming brown.

Cap Shape

Central Bump

Cap Surfaces

Fibrillose-scaly

Gills

The lamellae (gills) are white to cream.

Gill Attachment

Free to Attached

Stem

The stipe (stem) is smooth, finely fibrillose, cap-coloured or paler, lacking a ring.

Stem Shapes

Cylindrical

Ring

Ringless

Spore Print Color

Pink

Odor

Mild, non-distinct mushroom scent.

Body Color

Brown

White

Purple

Flesh Bruises

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

Growth Form

Solitary, Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Saprophytic

Substrate

On soil

You can find Lilac pinkgill by these plants:

Willows

Occurence Habitats

Meadows

Species Status

Vulnerable

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Habitat of Lilac pinkgill

It occurs in old, agriculturally unimproved, short-sward grassland (pastures and lawns).

Distribution Area of Lilac pinkgill

European.

Scientific Classification of Lilac pinkgill

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Gilled fungi

Family

Entolomataceae

Genus

Pinkgills

Toxicity and Edibility of Lilac pinkgill

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Is Lilac pinkgill Toxic?

Lilac pinkgill is typically found in deciduous and coniferous forests during late summer to autumn. It contains gastrointestinal toxins that can lead to digestive issues, vertigo, vision complications, and blood circulation troubles if ingested. Its unique morphological features, like a lilac-coloured cap and pink gills, distinguish it from non-toxic varieties.

Type of poisoning

Gastrointestinal

Toxic Severity

Low to high toxicity

Incubation Period

0.5-6 hours

Poisoning Symptoms

Digestive issues, vertigo, vision complications, blood circulation troubles.

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Tips for Finding Lilac pinkgill

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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Lilac pinkgill

Moist, nutrient-rich soil.

What are Some Tips for Finding Lilac pinkgill

Choose overcast or damp days for foraging as lilac pinkgill prefer moist conditions.
Look for small clusters or solitary specimens in grassy areas rather than dense woods.
Gently search among grass and low vegetation without disturbing the natural setting to uncover lilac pinkgill.
Visually survey for their distinct cap color as contrast against the green grass.
Regularly check both upland meadows and lowland pastures, as lilac pinkgill does not have a strict elevation preference.

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