Key Identification Features
- Its smooth cap is 5–15 cm (2–6 inches) across and features a broad central swelling known as a boss or umbo.
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🍄 Identification Guide
How to Identify Entolomataceae
Entolomataceae is a fungus family in the Fungi kingdom, order Agaricales, class Agaricomycetes. The family contains 48 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Entolomataceae Species
Clitopilus prunulus (Scop.) P.Kumm.
Clitopilus prunulus (Scop.) P.Kumm.
Clitopilus prunulus is a pink-spored mushroom found across multiple regions grow…
Entoloma sericellum (Fr.) P.Kumm.
Entoloma sericellum (Fr.) P.Kumm.
Entoloma sericellum is an inedible mushroom-forming fungus found in North Americ…
Entoloma rodwayi (Massee) E.Horak
Entoloma rodwayi (Massee) E.Horak
Entoloma rodwayi is a somewhat rare pink-spored mushroom found in wet Australian…
Rhodophana nitellina (Fr.) Papetti
Rhodophana nitellina (Fr.) Papetti
Rhodophana nitellina is a small mushroom that fruits in fall under western redce…
Entoloma quadratum (Berk. & M.A.Curtis) E.Horak
Entoloma quadratum (Berk. & M.A.Curtis) E.Horak
Entoloma quadratum is a mostly orange agaric fungus in Entolomataceae found acro…
Entoloma subcarneum (Largent) Blanco-Dios
Entoloma subcarneum (Largent) Blanco-Dios
Entoloma subcarneum, the indigo leptonia, is a rare dark blue mushroom found in …
Entoloma abortivum (Berk. & M.A.Curtis) Donk
Entoloma abortivum (Berk. & M.A.Curtis) Donk
Entoloma abortivum, the aborted entoloma or shrimp of the woods, is an Entolomat…
Entoloma medianox C.F.Schwarz
Entoloma medianox C.F.Schwarz
Entoloma medianox is a blue mushroom species with distinct features that disting…
Entoloma necopinatum E.Horak
Entoloma necopinatum E.Horak
Entoloma necopinatum is a deep green agaricoid mushroom species with distinct mi…
Entocybe nitida (Quél.) T.J.Baroni, Largent & V.Hofst.
Entocybe nitida (Quél.) T.J.Baroni, Largent & V.Hofst.
Entocybe nitida is a small blue mushroom that grows under conifers in moss and d…
Entoloma luteum Peck
Entoloma luteum Peck
Entoloma luteum is an Entolomataceae mushroom first described in 1902, found fru…
Entoloma ferruginans Peck
Entoloma ferruginans Peck
Bleachy entoloma (Entoloma ferruginans) is a chlorinated-scented North American …
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Entolomataceae?
Entolomataceae funguss belong to the Agaricales order in the Fungi kingdom. Its smooth cap is 5–15 cm (2–6 inches) across and features a broad central swelling known as a boss or umbo. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Entolomataceae?
Entolomataceae is classified in the order Agaricales, class Agaricomycetes, phylum Basidiomycota. The family contains 48 accepted species worldwide.
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