Aborted Entoloma / Shrimp of the Woods

Entoloma abortivum

Also called: Aborted Entoloma, Shrimp of the Woods, Hunter's Heart

Aborted Entoloma / Shrimp of the Woods (Entoloma abortivum)
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Overview

Recent (post-2020) research reversed the long-standing story: Entoloma is the parasite, Armillaria (honey mushroom) is the host. The edible 'shrimp' form is Armillaria aborted by Entoloma. Both species must be present.

Edibility
Edible
Rarity
uncommon
Trophic mode
mycoparasitic
Typical peak
Late Sep

Season

Sep–Oct — typical fruiting months: Aug, Sep, Oct.

Host trees & substrate

  • Honey mushroom (Armillaria) clusters — required

Where it grows

See live fruiting predictions for Aborted Entoloma / Shrimp of the Woods on the forecast home page, or browse the full field guide.

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