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Yellow Unicorn Entoloma

Entoloma murrayi

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Basidiomycota ›Class: Agaricomycetes ›Order: Agaricales ›Family: Entolomataceae ›Genus: Entoloma

About

Entoloma murrayi, commonly known as the yellow unicorn Entoloma or the unicorn pinkgill, is a species of fungus in the Entolomataceae family. First described from New England (USA) in 1859, the species is found in eastern North America, Central and South America, and southeast Asia, where it grows on the ground in wet coniferous and deciduous forests. The fungus produces yellow mushrooms that have a characteristic sharp umbo on the top of a conical cap. The...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Yellow Unicorn Entoloma?
The scientific name of Yellow Unicorn Entoloma is Entoloma murrayi.
What is the conservation status of Yellow Unicorn Entoloma?
The Yellow Unicorn Entoloma has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Yellow Unicorn Entoloma belong to?
Yellow Unicorn Entoloma belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
What phylum does Yellow Unicorn Entoloma belong to?
Yellow Unicorn Entoloma belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
What class does Yellow Unicorn Entoloma belong to?
Yellow Unicorn Entoloma belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
What order does Yellow Unicorn Entoloma belong to?
Yellow Unicorn Entoloma belongs to the order Agaricales.
What family does Yellow Unicorn Entoloma belong to?
Yellow Unicorn Entoloma belongs to the family Entolomataceae.
What genus does Yellow Unicorn Entoloma belong to?
Yellow Unicorn Entoloma belongs to the genus Entoloma.