bleke stippelsteelsatijnzwam
Entoloma allochroum
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Overview
The bleke stippelsteelsatijnzwam (Entoloma allochroum) is a distinctive mushroom species characterized by its pale, spotted stem and silky cap surface that gives it its Dutch common name. This saprotrophic fungus plays a crucial ecological role in nutrient cycling by decomposing organic matter in forest ecosystems. Its spores are typically pink to salmon-colored, a characteristic feature of the Entoloma genus.
Entoloma allochroum faces severe decline due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development in its limited European range. The species is particularly vulnerable to changes in grassland management practices and soil chemistry alterations that affect its mycorrhizal relationships.
Habitat
Entoloma allochroum typically occurs in deciduous and mixed woodlands, particularly favoring areas with rich, moist soils under beech and oak canopies. The species is often found growing among leaf litter and decaying wood debris in undisturbed forest floor environments.
Other threatened species in Entolomataceae
Frequently asked questions
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