Aromatic knight
Tricholoma lascivum
A species of Tricholoma.
The Aromatic Knight mushroom generally features a cap that ranges from grey to brown, characterized by its smooth feel, and is commonly discovered beneath conifer trees in the fall. It possesses a robust stem and attached gills, and on occasion, it can release a peculiar and disagreeable odor. This species prospers in mild forest environments, contributing to the ecosystem's health by decomposing organic material.
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Attributes of Aromatic knight
Cap Diameter
2 - 11 cm
Height
4 - 10 cm
Cap
Cap 3 - 8 cm across; convex; cream-white to pallid ochre-buff; surface smooth; margin smooth to wavy
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly, Visible lines or stripes
Gills
Sinuate; crowded; white to cream
Gill Attachment
Decurrent
Stem
Stem 3 - 11 cm long, 6 - 15 mm thick; white, slightly red; turns pale brown when stained
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Flesh
White; unchanging
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Whitish
Odor
Pungent, sickly sweet, reminiscent of old hay.
Body Color
BrownYellowWhiteCream
Growth Form
Gregarious, Scattered
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Aromatic knight by these plants
Oaks, Pines, European beech
Species Status
Infrequent
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Aromatic knight
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Pale-spore mushrooms
Genus
Tricholoma
Toxicity and Edibility of Aromatic knight
Is Aromatic knight Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
