It was originally described as Nolanea holoconiota by David Largent and Harry Thiers in 1972.

[2] Machiel Noordeloos and Co-David transferred it to the genus Entoloma in 2009.

[3] The species can be found in conifer forests in western North America.

[4] The stalks are pale yellow,[4] measuring 3–7 cm tall and 3–4 mm wide.

[5] Similar species include Entoloma cuneatum,[4] E. propinquum,[5] and E.