This species is recorded as highly toxic. Do not consume. This mushroom is highly toxic and can cause severe gastrointestinal distress. Foragers should avoid it and be cautious of lookalikes.
Entoloma sinuatum is characterized by its distinctive, wavy-edged cap that can range from pale to dark brown. The gills are closely spaced and pinkish in color, and the stem is slender and often has a bulbous base.
Field marks recorded for this species. Work through all of them, not just one:
| Family | Entolomataceae |
|---|---|
| Genus | Entoloma |
| Edibility | Poisonous — do not consume |
| Toxicity | high |
| Season | Aug-Oct |
| Habitat | Typically found in grassy areas, particularly in pastures and meadows. |
| Region | Widely distributed across Europe and North America. |
Habitat: Typically found in grassy areas, particularly in pastures and meadows.
Region: Widely distributed across Europe and North America.
Fruits primarily in late summer to early autumn.
Typical months: Aug-Oct
Always verify identification to avoid these similar species. The differentiator is the point — learn the one or two tells that separate them:
Similar appearance but has a more uniform cap color and does not bruise pink.
Has a more funnel-shaped cap and lacks the wavy edges.
Pin the sighting and compare this species against its lookalikes in the offline database — confusion runs both ways, and knowing where toxic species fruit makes every future ID safer.
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