Entoloma
- noun
- /ˌɛntəˈloʊmə/
- Specialized
- Mycologists use spore color and absence of an annulus to identify Entoloma specimens.
Examples
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Some species of Entoloma mushrooms are highly toxic and should never be eaten.
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The field guide contains illustrations of several Entoloma varieties found in Europe.
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The Entoloma species can be found in many forests.
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Some Entolomas are known to be toxic.
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Some species of Entoloma mushrooms are highly toxic and should never be eaten.
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Mycologists use spore color and absence of an annulus to identify Entoloma specimens.
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The field guide contains illustrations of several Entoloma varieties found in Europe.
Compounds
- Specialized
A mushroom that grows in woods in early spring with a dark brown cone-shaped cap
- Specialized
A poisonous mushroom with a large cap that turns yellowish as it gets older
- Specialized
A deadly poisonous mushroom with a large cap that turns yellowish as it ages
Surface Forms
Etymology
Entoloma comes from Greek parts ento- meaning 'within' and -loma meaning 'edge' or 'fringe'. A helpful way to remember it is to picture a mushroom with a rolled or inner edge—many Entoloma species show that feature, so the name points to a shape that helps mushroom experts identify them.
