Scented knight is characterized by its distinctive aroma reminiscent of celery or anise. It typically grows in coniferous woods, enjoying a symbiotic relationship with living trees. Appearing mainly in autumn, scented knight has a fibrous structure and a cap that ranges from off-white to light brown, with gills underneath that are often crowded and white.
Cap Diameter:
2 - 11 cm
Odor:
Reminiscent of celery; similar to Maggi seasoning.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Scented knight
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Attributes of Scented knight
Cap Diameter
2 - 11 cm
Height
3 - 10 cm
Cap
Cap 4 - 13 cm across; irregularly twisted; whitish, discoloring yellowish, finally dark olive brown; dry, dull; margin weakly involute
Cap Shape
Convex, Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly
Gills
Arcuate-adnate; narrow; cream-white to yellowish white
Gill Attachment
Notched
Stem
Stem 3 - 6 cm x 1 - 2 cm; cylindric to conic, solid, firm; whitish; dry, with fine scales
Stem Shapes
Tapering
Flesh
Thick in the center; hard; white, dingy white when old
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Reminiscent of celery; similar to Maggi seasoning.
Body Color
Brown
Yellow
White
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Scented knight by these plants:
Pines, Oaks, Spruces, Firs
Species Status
Vulnerable
Endangered Species
Yes
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Habitat of Scented knight
In oligotrophic Pinus forests, prefers dry and sandy habitats
