Straight-stalked Entoloma
Entoloma strictius
A species of Pinkgills.
Entoloma strictipes thrives in damp woodland environments, frequently found in decaying wood or thick layers of fallen leaves. Although its frequently contorted stem offers some distinction, distinguishing it from other Entoloma species might necessitate microscopic examination.
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Attributes of Straight-stalked Entoloma
Cap Diameter
3 - 9 cm
Height
5 - 11 cm
Cap
Cap 2.5 - 5 cm across; conical to bell-shaped to convex or flat; grayish-brown; surface smooth; margin lined
Cap Shape
Bell-shaped, Central Bump
Cap Surfaces
Smooth, Visible lines or stripes
Gills
Arrowly attached; close, nearly distant; whitish, pinkish, brownish
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
Stem 5 - 10 cm long, 4 - 10 mm thick; slightly enlarged toward the base; grayish-brown
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth
Flesh
Thin; fragile; whitish to brownish
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Pink
Odor
Mildly sweet or unpleasantly sour.
Body Color
BrownGrayWhite
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
Species Status
Widely distributed
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Straight-stalked Entoloma
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Entolomataceae
Genus
Pinkgills
Toxicity and Edibility of Straight-stalked Entoloma
Is Straight-stalked Entoloma Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
