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Heide-Rötling

Entoloma elodes

Vulnerable

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Entoloma elodes is a small pink-spored mushroom with a hygrophanous cap that fades when drying and a distinctive smell. It grows in wet meadows, marshy grasslands, and moist woodland margins in temperate Europe. This ecologically sensitive fungus inhabits nutrient-poor, unimproved wetland-influenced grassland habitats.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (Pilze)

Phylum

Basidiomycota (Ständerpilze)

Class

Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)

Order

Agaricales (Champignonartige)

Species

Entoloma elodes (Heide-Rötling)

Names in Other Languages

German Heide-Rötling

Similar Species in Entoloma

Behaarter Holzrötling

Entoloma dysthaloides

Data Deficient

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Blassbrauner Schlehen-Rötling

Entoloma sepium

Data Deficient

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Blaubraunstieliger Rötling

Blaugerandeter Rötling

Entoloma caesiocinctum

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Heide-Rötling?

The scientific name of Heide-Rötling is Entoloma elodes. It belongs to the genus Entoloma.

What is the conservation status of Heide-Rötling?

Heide-Rötling (Entoloma elodes) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Heide-Rötling live?

Heide-Rötling is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden.

What family does Heide-Rötling belong to?

Heide-Rötling (Entoloma elodes) belongs to the genus Entoloma, which is part of the taxonomic family Entolomataceae.

Is Heide-Rötling endangered?

Yes, Heide-Rötling (Entoloma elodes) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Heide-Rötling belong to?

Heide-Rötling (Entoloma elodes) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Pilze).

What are the closest relatives of Heide-Rötling?

The closest relatives of Heide-Rötling in the genus Entoloma include Becherrötling, Behaarter Holzrötling, Behaarter Rötling, Blassbrauner Schlehen-Rötling, Blaubraunstieliger Rötling.