Star Pinkgill - Entoloma conferendum

Description

The cap is initially dark-brown, convex or bell-shaped, becoming paler and umbonate as it matures.  The common name comes from the spore-shape, whch is irregular and knobbly.  The striate stem is characteristic.

Similar Species

Other species of Entoloma

Identification difficulty

microscope

Recording advice

Identification is very difficult, requiring microscopic examination.  If you have not done this or if the specimen has not been examined by an expert, please submit your record as genus only (Entoloma)

Habitat

Short turf and lawns

When to see it

Found from late spring to autumn

UK Status

Widespread and common in Britain

VC55 Status

Common in Leicestershire and Rutland.

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Species profile

Species group:
Fungi
Kingdom:
Fungi
Order:
Agaricales
Family:
Entolomataceae
Records on NatureSpot:
1
First record:
14/11/2008 (Calow, Graham)
Last record:
14/11/2008 (Calow, Graham)

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