Entoloma sinuatum

Entoloma sinuatum (commonly known as the Livid Pinkgill, Lead Poisoner, or Lead-coloured Entoloma) is a poisonous mushroom species found in Europe and North America. It belongs to the Entolomataceae family and the Entoloma genus.

Description

The cap of Entoloma sinuatum is typically 4–10 cm in diameter, with a convex shape that flattens with age. The cap surface is smooth and pale grey or lead-coloured, often with a pinkish tint. The gills are adnate or slightly decurrent, crowded, and white or pale pink. The stem is cylindrical, often curved or sinuous, and the same colour as the cap or slightly paler.

Distribution and habitat

Entoloma sinuatum is widely distributed across Europe and North America. It is commonly found in deciduous and mixed forests, particularly under oak and beech trees. It prefers rich, calcareous soils and is often found in parks and gardens as well as woodland.

Toxicity

Entoloma sinuatum is a poisonous mushroom. Ingestion can cause severe gastrointestinal symptoms, including vomiting, diarrhoea, and abdominal pain. The poison is not destroyed by cooking. There is no known antidote, and treatment is supportive.

See also

• List of Entoloma species
• Mushroom poisoning