Entoloma (Noun)
Meaning
Agarics with pink spores but lacking both volva and annulus (includes some that are poisonous).
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The entoloma species, often found in fields and pastures, require caution when handling due to their toxicity.
- Entoloma mushrooms are recognizable by their characteristic pink gills and fragile stems.
- A key characteristic of the entoloma genus is its pink spore print, though this should be examined under magnification.
- Care must be taken when foraging for edible mushrooms, as the poisonous entoloma can be mistaken for more harmless varieties.
- A few species of entoloma exhibit unique properties and have sparked research into potential medical applications.