Wood pinkgill
A species of Pinkgills Scientific name : Entoloma rhodopolium Genus : Pinkgills
Wood pinkgill, A species of Pinkgills
Scientific name: Entoloma rhodopolium
Genus: Pinkgills
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Description
Wood pinkgill(Entoloma rhodopolium) is a common and toxic mushroom found predominately in Europe and Asia but sometimes seen in North America. Often mistaken for a member of edible mushroom species, it is one of the species most commonly implicated in cases of mushroom poisonings in Japan. Consumption may cause severe gastrointestinal distress. Do not ingest.
Colors
Brown
Yellow
Gray
White
Habitat
The wood pinkgill occurs in mixed or deciduous forests and is commonly associated with broadleaf trees like oak and red alder. The mushroom grows in the humus of the forest floor, feeding on decomposing plant matter.
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Toxicity
Wood pinkgill is typically found in wooded habitats during humid seasons. Distinguished by its unique pink gills, this mushroom is toxic, causing gastrointestinal issues, vertigo, vision complications, and blood circulation problems in humans. Avoid consumption due to these harmful effects.
Habitat
The wood pinkgill occurs in mixed or deciduous forests and is commonly associated with broadleaf trees like oak and red alder. The mushroom grows in the humus of the forest floor, feeding on decomposing plant matter.
Growth Form
Saprobic; solitary, scattered, gregarious
Sporocarp Height
6 inches
Cap Diameter
5 inches
Endangered Species
No
Habit
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
Smell
Not distinctive, or mealy
Spore Print
Pink
Species Status
Widely distributed
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Gilled fungi Family
Entolomataceae Genus
Pinkgills Species
Wood pinkgill