Entoloma mougeotii

Entoloma mougeotii

Entoloma mougeotii has a slight violet-blue to gray cap and, later on, gills which change from white to pink as the spores mature. It is found during the summer or early autumn in mossy ground or grassy banks and leaf litter [1][2].

In terms of ecological function, this species is saprotrophic, helping to decompose leaf litter, mosses, and organic matter, thereby recycling nutrients into the soil. It also plays a role in maintaining microbial diversity in its habitat [2][3].

Entoloma mougeotii, due to its specific ecological role and habitat preference, could be considered an indicator species for healthy litter-layer function and balanced decomposition rates in forest and meadow ecosystems [4].

[1] Kuo, Michael.  “Entoloma mougeotii.” MushroomExpert.com. https://www.mushroomexpert.com/entoloma_mougeotii.html

[2] First Nature.  “Entoloma mougeotii – Darkmediated Pinkgill.” First Nature: Fungi of Northern Europe and North America. https://first-nature.com/fungi/entoloma-mougeotii.php

[3] Ultimate Mushroom Guide.  “Entoloma mougeotii: What You Should Know.” Ultimate-Mushroom.com. https://ultimate-mushroom.com/poisonous/524-entoloma-mougeotii.html

“Saprobic; growing gregariously in moss and disturbed ground, or grassy areas (path sides, road banks, and so on); summer.”

[4] MycoCharentes.  “Entoloma mougeotii (Fr.) Hesler – Le violet gris/bleu.” MycoCharentes.fr. https://mycocharentes.fr/pdf1/1643.pdf