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Soapy knight

Tricholoma saponaceum

A species of Tricholoma, Also known as Soap-scented trich

The main distinguishing feature of the soapy knight (Tricholoma saponaceum) is its immediately apparent smell – the same as unperfumed soap. As the color of this mushroom may vary all the way from white to black on the surface of the caps, this distinctive sign is a real boon for identification. The unappetizing smell may be a warning, as this common mushroom is regarded as poisonous.

Cap Diameter:

3 - 12 cm

Odor:

reminiscent of soap or nondescript.

General Info About Soapy knight

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Attributes of Soapy knight

Cap Diameter

3 - 12 cm

Height

8 - 12 cm

Cap

Cap 4 - 10 cm across; convex to flat, umbonate; olive to olive-brown or gray, reddish-brown, yellow, bluish; surface smooth to scaly

Cap Shape

Convex, Flat, Central Bump

Cap Surfaces

Smooth, Fibrillose-scaly

Gills

Attached; close; pale yellowish green, with pinkish tints

Gill Attachment

Notched

Stem

Stem 5 - 10 cm long, 1 - 2 cm thick; white to gray or yellowish; surface smooth to scaly; turns reddish when bruised

Stem Shapes

Cylindrical

Stem Surfaces

Smooth to slightly fibrous

Flesh

Whitish; unchanging when sliced

Ring

Ringless

Spore Print Color

White

Odor

reminiscent of soap or nondescript.

Body Color

Brown

Yellow

Bronze

Gray

White

Orange

Pink

Flesh Bruises

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

Growth Form

Solitary, Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Mycorrhizal

Substrate

On soil

You can find Soapy knight by these plants:

Pacific madrone, Big manzanita, Tanoak, Coast live oak, Spruces, Pines

Occurence Habitats

Deciduous Woodland, Coniferous Woodland, Mixed Woodland

Species Status

Widely distributed

Endangered Species

How to Identify Soapy knight

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Habitat of Soapy knight

The soapy knight is a common and widely distributed species of the temperate woodlands. It can form a symbiotic relationship with both deciduous trees and conifers, so its fruitbodies will be found above the roots of a variety of host tree species.

Distribution Area of Soapy knight

North America,Europe,Central America,northern Asia

Scientific Classification of Soapy knight

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Gilled fungi

Family

Pale-spore mushrooms

Genus

Tricholoma

Toxicity and Edibility of Soapy knight

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Is Soapy knight Toxic?

Perhaps the soapy aroma and taste might serve as a warning, as consumption of the soapy knight is said to cause gastrointestinal discomfort including nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, abdominal pain, and diarrhea.

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Tips for Finding Soapy knight

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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Soapy knight

Prefers moist, well-drained soil.

What are Some Tips for Finding Soapy knight

Search around areas where conifers and hardwoods coexist.
Look for soapy knight near the base of trees or where leaf litter is abundant.
Inspect areas of well-drained, moist soil which soapy knight prefers.
Check for soapy knight in places that are both shaded and receive some daylight.
Be patient and methodical, checking likely habitats thoroughly.

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