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:
6 - 30 cm
Odor:
Faintly earthy with a nondescript mushroom scent.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
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.