Q. Blue Pinkgill Mushroom is a rare species native to which country?
Answer: New Zealand
Notes: Recently, a rare and colourful Blue Pinkgill mushroom (Entoloma hochstetteri) was documented in Kagaznagar forest division, Komaram Bheem Asifabad district, Telangana. It is also called “sky-blue mushroom” and has pink to purplish gills. It is native to New Zealand, it is featured on the country’s $50 note. Its vivid blue colour comes from rare azulene pigments. It has flat or funnel-shaped caps, pink or white gills, and centrally or laterally attached stems.