Tricholoma fracticum
Tricholoma fracticum
A species of Tricholoma.
Hailing from the coniferous woodlands of western North America, Tricholoma fracticum is often observed emerging from the forest floor. Its intensely bitter taste makes it unsuitable for consumption. The caps are notably a little tacky and occasionally somewhat indented, effectively forming a receptacle for moisture like dew and rain. It emits an earthy scent, reminiscent of a cucumber.
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Attributes of Tricholoma fracticum
Cap Diameter
4 - 11 cm
Height
3 - 10 cm
Cap
Cap 3 - 10 cm across; broadly convex or nearly flat; brown; surface smooth; margin initially rolled under somewhat
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat, Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Smooth, Slimy or slightly sticky, Fibrillose-scaly
Gills
Attached; close; whitish to very pale orange, developing brownish
Gill Attachment
Notched
Stem
Stem 2 - 8 cm long, 1 - 2.5 cm thick; tapering to the base; whitish, brownish, orangish brown; solid and fleshy
Stem Shapes
Tapering
Stem Surfaces
Fibrillose
Flesh
White; not changing on exposure
Ring
With Ring Zone
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mild, not distinctive, slight flour-like smell.
Body Color
BrownRedOrange
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Tricholoma fracticum by these plants
Spruces, Pines
Occurence Habitats
Coniferous Woodland
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Tricholoma fracticum
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Pale-spore mushrooms
Genus
Tricholoma
Toxicity and Edibility of Tricholoma fracticum
Is Tricholoma fracticum Toxic?
Tricholoma fracticum is potentially poisonous, so it's advisable to avoid consuming it.
