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Silky pinkgill

Entoloma sericeum

A species of Pinkgills

Silky pinkgill is a grassland mushroom with a unique streaked cap. Not only is this mushroom more recognizable because of its silky cap, it is also hygrophanous. This means it changes color with the weather, becoming darker with wetter weather.

Cap Diameter:

2 - 5 cm

Odor:

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

General Info About Silky pinkgill

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Attributes of Silky pinkgill

Cap Diameter

2 - 5 cm

Height

3 - 6 cm

Cap

Cap 2.5 - 5 cm across; conical, broadly convex; darker brown, buff; surface smooth, silky radial fibrils

Cap Shape

Bell-shaped, Convex, Central Bump

Cap Surfaces

Smooth, Fibrillose-scaly

Gills

Sinuate; pale grey, pinkish grey, brown

Gill Attachment

Notched

Stem

Stem 3 - 6 cm long, 4 - 10 mm thick; cylindrical; darker brown, buff; longitudinal silky fibrils

Stem Shapes

Cylindrical

Stem Surfaces

Fibrillose

Stem Cross Sections

Hollow or cottony hollow

Flesh

Darker brown, buff

Ring

Ringless

Spore Print Color

Brownish pink

Odor

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

Body Color

Brown

Yellow

White

Flesh Bruises

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

Growth Form

Scattered, Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Saprophytic

Substrate

Mosses, On soil

You can find Silky pinkgill by these plants:

Pines

Occurence Habitats

Meadows, Disturbed Lands

Species Status

Common

Endangered Species

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Habitat of Silky pinkgill

The silky pinkgill can be found in open grassy areas such as parklands and meadows, as well as along roadsides and trails. It grows in grass or mossy, well-packed soil, feeding on decomposing organic material buried in the grass.

Scientific Classification of Silky pinkgill

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Gilled fungi

Family

Entolomataceae

Genus

Pinkgills

Toxicity and Edibility of Silky pinkgill

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Is Silky pinkgill Toxic?

Silky pinkgill, while not explicitly listed as poisonous, is reported to be inedible. Consumption may result in gastrointestinal discomfort, making it unsuitable for consumption. This species is commonly found scattered or clustered, typically in open spaces like grassy areas, moss-covered hard-packed soil, and along roadsides or trails. This mushroom tends to fruit from late summer through mid-winter and is widely distributed.

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 Silky pinkgill

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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Silky pinkgill

Prefers grassy, mossy, compacted soil.

What are Some Tips for Finding Silky pinkgill

Search in open grassland areas where vegetation is not too dense.
Look for silky pinkgill on moss-covered soil that is firm and compacted.
Inspect the edges of roadsides and walking trails, especially where the ground is disturbed.

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