Blue knight
Albatrellopsis flettii
A species of Albatrellopsis. Also known as Flett's Polypore.
The Blue knight mushroom, recognizable by its unique bluish-grey cap, thrives in conifer forests across the Pacific Northwest and Northern California. It appears in groups and produces fruiting bodies from autumn through mid-winter. While not a common find, its population is stable and not considered endangered.
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Attributes of Blue knight
Cap Diameter
4 - 7 cm
Height
3 - 8 cm
Cap
Cap 7 cm across; circular; grayish-blue, brown, brownish, orangey-brown
Stem
Stem 8 cm long, 2 cm thick; blue, gray, brownish
Flesh
Soft; whitish
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
BrownGrayBlueOrange
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Blue knight by these plants
Spruces, Pines
Occurence Habitats
Coniferous Woodland, Mixed Woodland
Species Status
Least Concern
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Blue knight
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Russulales
Family
Albatrellaceae
Genus
Albatrellopsis
Toxicity and Edibility of Blue knight
Is Blue knight Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.