Beware of burnt knight because this mushroom is known to cause human poisonings. It is one of the three most common species causing mushroom poisonings in Japan. It is called Burnt knight because of its deep brown burnt-looking cap. This mushroom is commonly found under beech trees.
Cap Diameter:
4 - 9 cm
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
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Attributes
Toxicity and Edibility
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Burnt knight
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Attributes of Burnt knight
Cap Diameter
4 - 9 cm
Height
4 - 7 cm
Cap
Cap 3 - 10 cm in diameter; bell-shape to conical or convex; orange-red-brown
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat, Central Bump
Cap Surfaces
Smooth, Slimy or slightly sticky
Gills
Adnate; somewhat crowded; cream to pale yellow, aging to pale brown with brown spots
Gill Attachment
Notched
Stem
Stem 3 - 9 cm long by 1 - 2.5 cm thick; cylindrical, somewhat thicker at the base; at apex whitish, with red-brown fibrils; dry, finely fibrillose, without ring zone
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Fibrillose
Stem Cross Sections
Hollow or cottony hollow
Flesh
White; turns brown where it is bruised or otherwise injured
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
Brown
Red
Orange
Flesh Bruises
Discolor to brown
Growth Form
Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Burnt knight by these plants:
Spruces, Pines, Oaks, European beech
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland
Species Status
Locally common in the southern counties in England
Tricholoma ustale typically thrives in forests with a significant presence of broadleaf trees, often found in the company of Beech, Oak, Birch, Lime, and Hawthorn.
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Is Burnt knight Toxic?
Burnt knight is a poisonous mushroom, gastroenteritis occur 30 minutes to 3 hours after ingestion. Major symptoms include nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps and diarrhea, sometimes accompanied by sweating, weakness, dizziness and chills.
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Tips for Finding Burnt knight
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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Burnt knight
Well-drained soil, rich in organic matter.
What are Some Tips for Finding Burnt knight
Search near the base of broadleaf trees, especially around Beeches, as burnt knight often associates with these trees.
Look for burnt knight in forests where the ground is covered with a layer of decaying plant material such as leaves and twigs.
Inspect areas with well-drained soil that remains moist but not waterlogged, as burnt knight prefers these soil conditions.
Explore gently sloping terrain where soil tends to contain higher organic content, which is suitable for burnt knight growth.
Repeat visits to previously successful spots, as burnt knight may recur in the same areas if conditions remain favorable.
How to Clean and Preserve Burnt knight
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