(Entoloma elodes) — Vulnerable

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Entoloma elodes

Vulnerable

About

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.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (เห็ดรา)

Phylum

Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)

Class

Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)

Order

Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)

Species

Entoloma elodes ()

Names in Other Languages

German Heide-Rötling

Similar Species in Entoloma

Entoloma cyaneoviridescens

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ?

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

What is the conservation status of ?

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

Where does live?

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 belong to?

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

Is endangered?

Yes, (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 belong to?

(Entoloma elodes) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (เห็ดรา).

What are the closest relatives of ?

The closest relatives of in the genus Entoloma include Aromatic Pinkgill, Bicoloured Pinkgill, Big Blue Pinkgill, Blue Edge Pinkgill, Bluegreen Pinkgill.