Soapy knight
A species of Tricholoma, Also known as Soap-scented trich Scientific name : Tricholoma saponaceum Genus : Tricholoma
Soapy knight, A species of Tricholoma
Also known as:
Soap-scented trich
Scientific name: Tricholoma saponaceum
Genus: Tricholoma
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Description
The main distinguishing feature of the soapy knight (Tricholoma saponaceum) is its immediately apparent smell – the same as unperfumed soap. As the color of this mushroom may vary all the way from white to black on the surface of the caps, this distinctive sign is a real boon for identification. The unappetizing smell may be a warning, as this common mushroom is regarded as poisonous.
Colors
Brown
Yellow
Bronze
Gray
White
Orange
Pink
Habitat
The soapy knight is a common and widely distributed species of the temperate woodlands. It can form a symbiotic relationship with both deciduous trees and conifers, so its fruitbodies will be found above the roots of a variety of host tree species.
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General Info
Toxicity
Perhaps the soapy aroma and taste might serve as a warning, as consumption of the soapy knight is said to cause gastrointestinal discomfort including nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, abdominal pain, and diarrhea.
Habitat
The soapy knight is a common and widely distributed species of the temperate woodlands. It can form a symbiotic relationship with both deciduous trees and conifers, so its fruitbodies will be found above the roots of a variety of host tree species.
Growth Form
Mycorrhizal; solitary, gregarious, clustered
Sporocarp Height
5 inches
Cap Diameter
6 inches
Endangered Species
No
Habit
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
Smell
Odor like soap, or mealy; taste mealy
Spore Print
White
Species Status
Widely distributed
Distribution Area
North America,Europe,Central America,northern Asia
How to identify it?
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Gilled fungi Family
Pale-spore mushrooms Genus
Tricholoma Species
Soapy knight 
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