Entoloma megacystidiosum is a species of pinkish-brown to brown fungus that grows in clusters on the ground in deciduous and mixed forests. In East and Central Texas, it typically fruits from April to July, often associated with oak and pine trees. The cap is 2-6 cm in diameter, convex to flat, and has a smooth to wrinkled surface. The gills are pinkish-brown and densely crowded. Microscopic features include large cystidia and angular to hexagonal spores that are 9-13 μm in length.
Pinkgill mushroom Entoloma megacystidiosum(?) in Little Thicket Nature Sanctuary. Found at mushroom walk of GSMS. Cleveland, Texas, June 4, 2022
San Jacinto County, Texas, United States
Cap of pinkgill mushroom Entoloma megacystidiosum(?) in Little Thicket Nature Sanctuary. Found at mushroom walk of GSMS. Cleveland, Texas, June 4, 2022San Jacinto County, Texas, United States
Underside of pinkgill mushroom Entoloma megacystidiosum(?) in Little Thicket Nature Sanctuary. Found at mushroom walk of GSMS. Cleveland, Texas, June 4, 2022San Jacinto County, Texas, United States
Gills of pinkgill mushroom Entoloma megacystidiosum(?) in Little Thicket Nature Sanctuary. Found at mushroom walk of GSMS. Cleveland, Texas, June 4, 2022San Jacinto County, Texas, United States
Side view of pinkgill mushroom Entoloma megacystidiosum(?) in Little Thicket Nature Sanctuary. Found at mushroom walk of GSMS. Cleveland, Texas, June 4, 2022San Jacinto County, Texas, United StatesObservations of the fungus Entoloma megacystidiosum in East and Central Texas reveal distinct characteristics. On June 4, 2022, at Little Thicket Nature Sanctuary in Cleveland, Texas, a pinkgill mushroom was found during a GSMS mushroom walk. The cap of the mushroom was observed, as well as its underside, which featured gills. A side view of the mushroom was also noted, showcasing its overall structure. The observations suggest that Entoloma megacystidiosum can be identified by its pinkish hue and distinctive gill pattern. Further study is needed to confirm the identity of the species, but these initial findings provide valuable insights into the morphology of this fungus in East and Central Texas. The mushroom's appearance and habitat preferences were documented through photographs taken during the walk.
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