Entoloma plebejum
Overview
Filzigfaseriger Rötling (Entoloma plebejum) is a small to medium-sized mushroom characterized by its fibrous, somewhat woolly cap surface and distinctive pink spores that give it the common name 'rötling' (pinkgill). This saprobic fungus plays a crucial ecological role in decomposing organic matter in woodland ecosystems, helping to cycle nutrients back into the soil.
Entoloma plebejum faces severe decline due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development, which destroys the nutrient-poor grasslands it requires. Climate change and nitrogen deposition further threaten remaining populations by altering soil chemistry and grassland composition.
Habitat
Entoloma plebejum typically occurs in deciduous and mixed woodlands, particularly favoring areas with rich, humus-laden soils under beech, oak, and hornbeam trees. The species shows a preference for undisturbed forest floors with consistent moisture levels and minimal human disturbance.
Other threatened species in Entolomataceae
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