MushieLivid pinkgill (Entoloma sinuatum)
Poisonous
The livid pinkgill is a large, pale, fleshy mushroom with a floury smell and pinkish gills. It is poisonous and often confused with edible mushrooms.
| Scientific name | Entoloma sinuatum |
|---|---|
| Other names | Riesen-Rötling · Entolome livide · Entoloma lividum |
| Family | Entolomataceae |
| Season | Jul – Oct |
| Habitat | Broadleaf woods on chalky and rich soils; often grass near oak and beech |
| Range | Europe and North America |
| Spore print | Pink |
| Smell | Floury or rancid meal |
How to identify Livid pinkgill
| Cap | Grey-cream to ivory, 5–20 cm, smooth and silky, often wavy |
|---|---|
| Underside | Yellowish at first, then salmon-pink gills |
| Stem | White, stout, no ring |
| Smell | Floury or rancid meal |
| Spore print | Pink |
Is Livid pinkgill edible or poisonous?
Poisonous. Causes severe gastrointestinal illness. One of the most frequent causes of mushroom poisoning in Europe.
Livid pinkgill look-alikes
St George's mushroom has a white spore print and appears in spring.
When does Livid pinkgill grow?
Livid pinkgill is typically found Jul – Oct in broadleaf woods on chalky and rich soils; often grass near oak and beech. See other mushrooms in season:
Frequently asked questions
Is Livid pinkgill edible?
No. Livid pinkgill (Entoloma sinuatum) is poisonous. Causes severe gastrointestinal illness. One of the most frequent causes of mushroom poisoning in Europe. Do not eat it.
What does Livid pinkgill look like?
Grey-cream to ivory, 5–20 cm, smooth and silky, often wavy. Underside: yellowish at first, then salmon-pink gills. Stem: white, stout, no ring.
What are the look-alikes of Livid pinkgill?
The main look-alike is St George's mushroom (Calocybe gambosa). St George's mushroom has a white spore print and appears in spring.
When and where does Livid pinkgill grow?
Livid pinkgill is usually found from Jul to Oct. Habitat: broadleaf woods on chalky and rich soils; often grass near oak and beech. Range: Europe and North America.
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Sources and credits: written from standard field-guide references. Further reading: Wikipedia: Entoloma sinuatum. Last updated 2026-10-22. Editorial policy.