A species of Albatrellopsis, Also known as Flett's Polypore
Blue knight can be found in clusters and fruits from fall to mid-winter in conifer forests in the Pacific Northwest and Northern California. It is called Blue knight after its distinctive bluish-grey top. It is uncommon but is not at risk of decline.
Cap Diameter:
4 - 7 cm
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
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General Info About Blue knight
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Attributes of Blue knight
Cap Diameter
4 - 7 cm
Height
3 - 8 cm
Cap
Cap 7 cm across; circular; grayish-blue, brown, brownish, orangey-brown
Stem
Stem 8 cm long, 2 cm thick; blue, gray, brownish
Flesh
Soft; whitish
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
Brown
Gray
Blue
Orange
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Blue knight by these plants:
Spruces, Pines
Occurence Habitats
Coniferous Woodland, Mixed Woodland
Species Status
Least Concern
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Blue knight
Blue knight is typically found in terrestrial environments, presenting either solitarily or in small clusters. Common habitats include underneath conifers like western hemlock, and within mixed forest areas.
