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Giant knight

Tricholoma colossus

A species of Tricholoma

Giant knight is a notably large mushroom, typically found in forested areas, often under conifers. It has a distinctive stout stem and a broad cap that can vary in color, usually displaying shades of brown. It tends to appear in the cooler months of autumn. Giant knight is a part of a larger mushroom family known for a diverse array of species.

Cap Diameter
Cap Diameter:

6 - 30 cm

Odor
Odor:

Faintly earthy with a nondescript mushroom scent.

General Info About Giant knight
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Attributes of Giant knight
Cap Diameter
6 - 30 cm
Height
5 - 15 cm
Cap
Cap 6 - 30 cm across; hemispherical to uneven; brick red to chestnut brown; surface slightly sticky
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat
Cap Surfaces
Smooth, Slimy or slightly sticky
Gills
Slightly notched; crowded; whitish to pinkish; turns vinaceous brown when stained
Gill Attachment
Notched
Stem
Stem 5 - 20 cm long, 3 - 6 cm thick; club-shaped, bulbous; whitish, reddish brown
Stem Shapes
Bulbous
Flesh
Thick; white; turns red at exposure
Ring
On the stem; cottony; whitish
Ring
With Ring Zone
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Faintly earthy with a nondescript mushroom scent.
Body Color
Brown
Red
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 Giant knight by these plants:
Spruces, Pines
Species Status
Very rare
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Giant knight
Pine forests
Scientific Classification of Giant knight
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