White knight belongs to a notable family of fungi distinguished by their generally robust and fleshy characteristics. They appear with a white to off-white cap and may develop a scaly texture as they age. The stem of white knight is typically straight and sturdy. They are often found in woodland areas, coexisting with various trees, with which they form symbiotic relationships.
Cap Diameter:
4 - 10 cm
Odor:
Strong radish-like scent when crushed.
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Attributes
Toxicity and Edibility
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About White knight
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Attributes of White knight
Cap Diameter
4 - 10 cm
Height
3 - 8 cm
Cap
Cap 3 - 8 cm wide; convex, broadly conical; white with a pale yellow tinge; with inrolled margins
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat, Central Bump
Cap Surfaces
Smooth
Gills
Emarginate; distant, crowded; white
Gill Attachment
Notched
Stem
3 - 9 cm high, 8 - 15 mm wide; cylindrical, tapering towards base; white to pale yellow or ochre-tinged
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth to slightly fibrous
Flesh
Thick; stuffed or full; white
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Strong radish-like scent when crushed.
Body Color
Brown
Yellow
White
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
