description Entoloma sinuatum Overview
Entoloma sinuatum, also called the livid entoloma or livid pinkgill, is a poisonous gilled fungus found in Europe and North America. Its pale gray to beige cap and initially pale gills can resemble edible mushrooms; the gills become pink as the spores mature, a key feature of the genus Entoloma. Eating it can cause severe gastrointestinal illness, and the species has been responsible for mushroom-poisoning incidents. [Species account](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Entoloma_sinuatum)
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What is Entoloma sinuatum?
Entoloma sinuatum is a poisonous mushroom known as the livid entoloma or livid pinkgill. It occurs in Europe and North America and can resemble edible pale-capped mushrooms.
How do the gills of Entoloma sinuatum change?
Its gills are initially pale gray to beige and become pink as the spores mature. That color change is an important identification clue, although a complete identification requires more than a single feature.
Why is Entoloma sinuatum dangerous?
It is poisonous and has been associated with gastrointestinal poisoning. Because it can resemble edible mushrooms, wild specimens should not be eaten without examination by a qualified expert.
Where does the livid entoloma grow?
The species is found in Europe and North America, often in woodland or grassy areas near trees. Habitat alone is not enough to identify it safely because similar mushrooms can grow in the same places.
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