Tiger tricholoma
A species of Tricholoma, Also known as Dirty tricholoma, Leopard knight Scientific name : Tricholoma pardinum Genus : Tricholoma
Tiger tricholoma, A species of Tricholoma
Also known as:
Dirty tricholoma, Leopard knight
Scientific name: Tricholoma pardinum
Genus: Tricholoma
Photo By David Rust (incredulis) , used under CC-BY-SA-3.0 /Cropped and compressed from original 
Description
Larger, flashier, and sometimes paler than other grayish Tricholoma species, the tiger tricholoma is a poisonous mushroom and anyone who'd like to try Tricholoma mushrooms should know of this species and its toxicity. The species is relatively rare and it occurs once in several years.
Colors
Brown
Gray
White
Habitat
The tiger tricholoma occurs in a number of natural habitats, mostly disturbed ones - footpaths, forest trails, and roadsides. It prefers wet environments. This fungus forms a symbiotic relationship with trees where it exchanges mineral nutrients for photosynthates from its host. It is always found near the roots of the tree.
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Toxicity
The tiger tricholoma is considered a highly poisonous species. It causes severe gastrointestinal problems including violent vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, stomach cramps, and profuse sweating. These symptoms can be so severe that they require hospitalization. In some cases, the poisoning can lead to persistent gastroenteritis.
Habitat
The tiger tricholoma occurs in a number of natural habitats, mostly disturbed ones - footpaths, forest trails, and roadsides. It prefers wet environments. This fungus forms a symbiotic relationship with trees where it exchanges mineral nutrients for photosynthates from its host. It is always found near the roots of the tree.
Growth Form
Mycorrhizal; solitary, scattered, gregarious
Sporocarp Height
5 inches
Cap Diameter
6 inches
Endangered Species
No
Habit
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
Smell
Unpleasant rancid-sweet smell
Spore Print
White
Species Status
Widely distributed in northern and montane North America
Distribution Area
North America,continental Europe,Nnorthern Asia
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Gilled fungi Family
Pale-spore mushrooms Genus
Tricholoma Species
Tiger tricholoma 
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