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Ashen knight

Tricholoma virgatum

A species of Tricholoma, Also known as Fibril trich, Streaked trich

Ashen knight has an unpleasant odor that has been described as musty or radish-like. It can easily be confused with others of its genus such as T. Terreum, which is odorless. Ashen knight has a symbiotic relationship with conifers and broadleaf trees. It has been reported as potentially toxic to some people and should not be consumed.

Cap Diameter:

3 - 10 cm

Odor:

Mildly unpleasant, somewhat radish-like.

General Info About Ashen knight

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Attributes of Ashen knight

Cap Diameter

3 - 10 cm

Height

4 - 12 cm

Cap

Cap 2 - 8 cm across; conic, nearly flat; gray; with radiating fibrils and streaks

Cap Shape

Bell-shaped, Flat, Central Bump

Cap Surfaces

Fibrillose-scaly

Gills

Attached; close; whitish to dull grayish; discoloring gray

Gill Attachment

Notched

Stem

Stem 6 - 10 cm long, 1 - 2 cm thick; white; with silky appressed fibers

Stem Shapes

Cylindrical

Stem Surfaces

Smooth

Flesh

Firm; white to pale grayish; not changing on exposure

Ring

Ringless

Spore Print Color

White

Odor

Mildly unpleasant, somewhat radish-like.

Body Color

Gray

White

Flesh Bruises

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

Growth Form

Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Mycorrhizal

Substrate

On soil

You can find Ashen knight by these plants:

Spruces, Pines, Oaks

Occurence Habitats

Coniferous Woodland

Species Status

Widely distributed

Endangered Species

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Habitat of Ashen knight

Ashen knight is often found in association with coniferous trees. It grows alone or in small groups in mixed woodlands on acidic soil.

Scientific Classification of Ashen knight

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Gilled fungi

Family

Pale-spore mushrooms

Genus

Tricholoma

Toxicity and Edibility of Ashen knight

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Is Ashen knight Toxic?

Ashen 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 Ashen knight

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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Ashen knight

Prefers acidic soil conditions.

What are Some Tips for Finding Ashen knight

Search in mixed woodlands with coniferous trees, where ashen knight may be present.
Look for ashen knight growing alone or in groups, paying close attention to the soil as it prefers acidic conditions.
Investigate around the base of trees and forest litter, as ashen knight could be located in these areas.
Be gentle when moving leaves or debris to avoid damaging any hidden specimens of ashen knight.
Use a soft brush or your hands to uncover ashen knight while minimizing disturbance to its natural habitat.

How to Clean and Preserve Ashen knight

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