Girdled knight
Tricholoma cingulatum
A species of Tricholoma.
The Girdled Knight, a fungus commonly found in coniferous forests, thrives in colder environments. It's recognized by its unique cap, which often has a wavy or curved edge, reminiscent of a medieval knight's headwear, hence its popular moniker. The cap's color spectrum varies from shades of grey to a brownish tone. Beneath the cap, the gills are white and distinctively spaced, though they might change color over time. A key identifier for this species is the stem, which typically exhibits a distinctive ring or 'girdle' around its circumference.
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Attributes of Girdled knight
Height
5 - 10 cm
Cap
conical,becoming convex to umbonate.The cap surface is finely scaly,the scales dark gray on a pale background
Gills
The gills are white to pale gray,sometimes bruising yellowish with age
Gill Attachment
Notched
Stem
The stem is smooth to fibrous,whitish to pale gray,sometimes bruising yellowish
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth
Ring
With Ring Zone
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Slightly mealy aroma
Growth Form
Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Girdled knight by these plants
Pines, Willows, Goat willow
Occurence Habitats
Scrublands
Scientific Classification of Girdled knight
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Pale-spore mushrooms
Genus
Tricholoma
Toxicity and Edibility of Girdled knight
Is Girdled knight Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
