Giant knight
Tricholoma colossus
A species of Tricholoma.
Pholiota squarrosa, commonly known as the scaly knight or shaggy scalycap, is a sizable fungus often encountered in wooded environments, particularly beneath coniferous trees. It is characterized by a robust, thick stalk and a wide cap whose color typically ranges through various brown tones. This mushroom frequently emerges during the colder autumn months. Pholiota squarrosa belongs to an extensive fungal family recognized for its wide variety of species.
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Attributes of Giant knight
Cap Diameter
6 - 30 cm
Height
5 - 15 cm
Cap
Cap 6 - 30 cm across; hemispherical to uneven; brick red to chestnut brown; surface slightly sticky
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat
Cap Surfaces
Smooth, Slimy or slightly sticky
Gills
Slightly notched; crowded; whitish to pinkish; turns vinaceous brown when stained
Gill Attachment
Notched
Stem
Stem 5 - 20 cm long, 3 - 6 cm thick; club-shaped, bulbous; whitish, reddish brown
Stem Shapes
Bulbous
Flesh
Thick; white; turns red at exposure
Ring
With Ring Zone
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Faintly earthy with a nondescript mushroom scent.
Body Color
BrownRed
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Giant knight by these plants
Spruces, Pines
Species Status
Very rare
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Giant knight
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Pale-spore mushrooms
Genus
Tricholoma
Toxicity and Edibility of Giant knight
Is Giant knight Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
