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Gassy knight

Tricholoma inamoenum

A species of Tricholoma

Gassy knight is a member of a large mushroom family known for its diverse species. It stands out with a cap that can have a variety of colors and typically grows in a symbiotic relationship with certain trees. This mushroom releases a distinctive odor that can often help in its identification in the wild.

Cap Diameter:

1.5 - 8 cm

Odor:

Foul, gas-like with coal tar notes, radish undertones.

General Info About Gassy knight

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Attributes of Gassy knight

Cap Diameter

1.5 - 8 cm

Height

5 - 13 cm

Cap

Cap 1.5 - 8 cm across; hemispherical, broadly conical; whitish, pale yellow, ocher; surface smooth

Cap Shape

Bell-shaped, Convex, Central Bump

Cap Surfaces

Smooth

Gills

Adnate, sinuate; subdistant to distant; cream to very pale tan

Gill Attachment

Notched

Stem

Stem 5 - 12 cm long, 3 - 18 mm thick; cylindrical, slightly widening towards the base; whitish, pale yellow, ocher; surface smooth

Stem Shapes

Cylindrical

Flesh

Thin; firm; white

Ring

Ringless

Spore Print Color

White

Odor

Foul, gas-like with coal tar notes, radish undertones.

Body Color

Brown

Black

Yellow

White

Flesh Bruises

The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.

Growth Form

Solitary, Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Mycorrhizal

Substrate

On soil, Leaf or Needle Litter

You can find Gassy knight by these plants:

Pines, Spruces, Firs, Norway spruce

Occurence Habitats

Coniferous Woodland

Species Status

Uncommon

Endangered Species

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Habitat of Gassy knight

Gassy knight are typically found in organic matter rich environments, often in the duff layer beneath coniferous trees, particularly where organic debris accumulates.

Scientific Classification of Gassy knight

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Gilled fungi

Family

Pale-spore mushrooms

Genus

Tricholoma

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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Gassy knight

Prefers well-decomposed organic material.

What are Some Tips for Finding Gassy knight

Look for gassy knight in areas with abundant conifer duff, where needles and other organic material collect.
Examine the bases of conifer trees, as gassy knight may grow in the accumulated natural debris.
Inspect clearings within coniferous forests, as these mushrooms can often be found where light penetrates.
Gently move aside the top layer of duff without disturbing the soil too much; gassy knight might be nestled just below.
Visit areas with mature coniferous trees, as gassy knight has a preference for well-established forests.

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