Nitrous pinkgill

Entoloma politum

A species of Pinkgills.

Nitrous pinkgill is a diminutive, gilled fungus commonly discovered in meadows. It presents with a sleek, rosy cap that features a marginally deeper hue at its core, and possesses fine, densely packed gills on its underside. The stipe is svelte and mirrors the coloration of the cap. This mushroom emerges during cooler periods and is identifiable by its distinct nitrous fragrance when freshly picked.

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Attributes of Nitrous pinkgill

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Spore Print Color
White
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil
You can find Nitrous pinkgill by these plants
Willows, Grey willow

Scientific Classification of Nitrous pinkgill

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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 Nitrous pinkgill

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Is Nitrous pinkgill Toxic?

Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.