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Tiger tricholoma

Tricholoma pardinum

A species of Tricholoma. Also known as Dirty tricholoma, Leopard knight.

More sizable, conspicuous, and occasionally lighter in hue compared to other grayish Tricholoma species, the tiger tricholoma is a venomous fungus. Those interested in consuming Tricholoma mushrooms must be aware of this particular species and its toxic properties. This species is fairly uncommon, appearing only every few years.

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Attributes of Tiger tricholoma

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Cap Diameter
5 - 15 cm
Height
8 - 18 cm
Cap
Cap 4 - 15 cm; broadly convex, flat, or broadly bell-shaped; grayish brown, soon becoming whitish to pale grayish brown
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat, Bell-shaped, Central Bump
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly
Gills
Attached; close; whitish to dull grayish
Gill Attachment
Notched
Stem
Stem 3 - 12 cm long, 1 - 3.5 cm thick; equal or somewhat swollen below; white; covered with silky appressed fibers, dry; sometimes discoloring brownish where handled
Stem Shapes
Club Shaped
Stem Surfaces
Fibrillose
Flesh
Thick; firm; white to pale grayish; not changing when sliced
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mealy, not usually significant.
Body Color
BrownGrayWhite
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Tiger tricholoma by these plants
Pacific madrone, Big manzanita, Coast live oak
Occurence Habitats
Coniferous Woodland, Deciduous Woodland, Mixed Woodland
Species Status
Widely distributed in northern and montane North America
Endangered Species
No

Scientific Classification of Tiger tricholoma

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Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gilled fungi
Family
Pale-spore mushrooms
Genus
Tricholoma
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Toxicity and Edibility of Tiger tricholoma

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Is Tiger tricholoma Toxic?

The tiger tricholoma is a highly toxic species. Ingestion leads to serious gastrointestinal distress, manifesting as intense vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain, and excessive perspiration. These symptoms are often severe enough to necessitate hospital admission. Furthermore, in some instances, the poisoning can result in chronic gastroenteritis.

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