Star Pinkgill - Entoloma conferendum
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.
Other species of Entoloma
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)
Short turf and lawns
Found from late spring to autumn
Widespread and common in Britain
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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