Aborted Entoloma
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Aborted Entoloma
entoloma abortivum
The Aborted Entoloma is a unique mushroom that can look like a little ball of dough! It grows in forests and can surprise you with its unusual shape.
Habitat: It lives in shady, moist areas in forests, often near decaying leaves.
Appearance
The Aborted Entoloma is an irregular, lumpy mass, often whitish to grayish-brown, with a brain-like or cauliflower texture. It lacks a distinct cap, stem, or gills, making it visually unique compared to most other fungi.
KingdomFungiPhylumBasidiomycotaClassAgaricomycetesOrderAgaricalesFamilyEntolomataceaeGenusEntoloma
Category
FungiRarity
Common
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Interesting facts
It's actually two fungi tangled together to create one strange blob!
Scientists still debate which mushroom starts the 'blob' transformation!
Some people say this strange mushroom smells like fresh cucumbers!
You can only find these lumpy blobs in autumn forests!
Special abilities
Ability
Mushroom Melder
Aborted Entoloma can prevent other fungi from forming normal mushrooms because of a parasitic interaction.
Ability
Germ Guardian
This fungus has natural compounds that can fight off bacteria, helping protect its forest resources.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 3-12 cm
- Edibility
- edible
- Growth Substrate
- wood
- Season
- Fall
- Spore Color
- Pinkish
Ecological connections
parasitizes
Honey mushroom
Armillaria mellea
Prevents its host from growing into a normal mushroom.
depends on
Sugar Maple
Acer saccharum
Often found in hardwood forests, utilizing decaying maple wood.
depends on
White Oak
Quercus alba
Frequently grows in association with oak tree litter and decaying wood.
Traits
Also known as
EntolomaFungal DoughMushroom Ball
Collections
Safety
Danger
2/5 · Low
Always ask an adult before touching or picking mushrooms.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Aborted Entoloma?
3-12 cm
Is Aborted Entoloma edible?
edible
Where is Aborted Entoloma usually found?
It lives in shady, moist areas in forests, often near decaying leaves.
What does Aborted Entoloma grow on?
wood
When is Aborted Entoloma in season?
Fall
What color are Aborted Entoloma spores?
Pinkish
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