Entoloma hirtipes
Entoloma hirtipes
A species of Pinkgills.
Entoloma hirtipes is distributed across North America, Europe, and Asia.
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Attributes of Entoloma hirtipes
Cap Diameter
2 - 6 cm
Height
3 - 7 cm
Cap
Cap 5 cm; campanulate conical; grey-brown; slightly striate near the margin
Cap Shape
Bell-shaped, Central Bump
Cap Surfaces
Visible lines or stripes
Gills
Ventricose, broad; at first whitish and finally grey
Gill Attachment
Notched
Stem
Stem 11 cm; fibrillose, twisted, fragile; with short hairs on the top
Flesh
Fibrous; white; unchanging
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Brown
Odor
Reminiscent of cucumbers or fishy.
Body Color
BrownGray
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil
You can find Entoloma hirtipes by these plants
Spruces
Species Status
Quite rare
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Entoloma hirtipes
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Entolomataceae
Genus
Pinkgills
Toxicity and Edibility of Entoloma hirtipes
Is Entoloma hirtipes Toxic?
Entoloma hirtipes is a type of fungus primarily harmful due to its gastrointestinal toxins, which can cause an array of adverse effects including digestive upset, dizziness, visual disturbances, and problems with blood circulation if consumed. While it possesses unique physical characteristics that aid in its identification, ingesting it is strongly discouraged given the significant health risks it poses to humans.
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.
