Booted knight
A species of Tricholoma Scientific name : Tricholoma focale Genus : Tricholoma
Booted knight, A species of Tricholoma
Scientific name: Tricholoma focale
Genus: Tricholoma
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Description
The booted knight is known for its strong and distinctive, mealy smell. The odor is so strong that the soil around the mushroom can become smelly as well, as the mycelium (microscopic underground 'root-like' system of the mushroom) is remarkably large and forms a wide mat. This species is also distinguishable by its cottony ring that easily collapses.
Colors
Brown
Green
Gold
Orange
Habitat
Conifers
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General Info
Toxicity
Booted knight is toxic, ingestion may lead to a series of symptoms. It's best to stay away from this mushroom.
Habitat
Conifers
Growth Form
Mycorrhizal; solitary, scattered, gregarious
Sporocarp Height
6-8 cm
Cap Diameter
4–8 cm
Endangered Species
No
Habit
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
Smell
Mealy
Spore Print
White
Species Status
Fairly widely distributed in northern and montane North America
Photo By Brain Johnson
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Gilled fungi Family
Pale-spore mushrooms Genus
Tricholoma Species
Booted knight