First Record of a Sky-Blue Pinkgill Mushroom (Entoloma spp.) collected from Chaiyaphum province, Northeast Thailand
Description
Abstract: A sky-blue basidiomycete belonging to the genus Entoloma was collected from Phupeng-Phuromthip mountains, Nong bua daeng District, Chaiyaphum province, Northeast Thailand. The specimen was characterized by a vivid blue pileus, pinkish spore print, and angular basidiospores. Morphological examination suggested affinity with members of the blue Entoloma group. Molecular analyses were not available at the time of study. This report provides the first documented occurrence of a sky-blue Entoloma-like fungus from the surveyed locality.
Keywords: sky-blue basidiomycete, genus Entoloma, Agaricomycotina, micromorphology, pinkish basidiospores, Entolomataceae.
Title: First Record of a Sky-Blue Pinkgill Mushroom (Entoloma spp.) collected from Chaiyaphum province, Northeast Thailand
Author: Taweesak Malimas, Tanakwan Budsabun, Janwit Phuttikul, Anchalee Praphothithang, Manussawee Dechkla, Somboon Tanasupawat
International Journal of Novel Research in Life Sciences
ISSN 2394-966X
Vol. 13, Issue 3, May 2026 – June 2026
Page No: 30-34
Novelty Journals
Website: www.noveltyjournals.com
Published Date: 11-June-2026
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20643822
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