Yellow unicorn entoloma

Entoloma murrayi

A species of Pinkgills.

The yellow unicorn entoloma (Entoloma murrayi) is an adorable small fungus reminiscent of a cocktail umbrella. Its cap features a distinct central point, with prominent ridges radiating downwards from this apex to the cap's periphery. Microscopically, its spores exhibit a cubic form. This particular mushroom is not suitable for consumption and should be considered toxic.

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Attributes of Yellow unicorn entoloma

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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
YellowWhite
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland, Coniferous Woodland, Mixed Woodland
Species Status
Fairly common
Endangered Species
No

Scientific Classification of Yellow unicorn entoloma

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Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Entolomataceae
Genus
Pinkgills
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Toxicity and Edibility of Yellow unicorn entoloma

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Is Yellow unicorn entoloma Toxic?

While the precise toxic effects of the yellow unicorn entoloma are not yet fully understood and warrant additional research, a consensus among experts firmly recommends against consuming this mushroom. It is well-established that numerous species within the Entoloma genus commonly induce gastrointestinal distress ranging from moderate to intense. Furthermore, certain varieties can trigger more acute reactions, including but not limited to excessive salivation, frequent urination, heightened defecation, a drop in blood pressure, and excessive perspiration, which, in severe cases, can progress to respiratory failure and ultimately be fatal.

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