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Tricholoma sulphureum
sulphur knight, the stinker, sulfur Trich
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Distribution: widely distributed in the Northern Hemisphere
Habitat: under both hardwoods and conifers.
Conservation Status: Not of concern
Edibility: Not edible
Description:
Edibility:
Not edible
Identification Notes:
small to medium-sized fungi with wide-spaced, broad gills and a “coal gas” odor. sulfur yellow color. Coal gas is not something many people get an opportunity to smell nowadays but the odor of these mushrooms is strong and unpleasant for most people; some liken it to a heavy floral odor, such as that of Narcissus.
Accepted Name:
Tricholoma sulphureum (Fr.) Staude
Synonyms & Misapplications:
(none provided)
Additional Resources:
PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Tricholoma sulphureum in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database
CalPhotos: Tricholoma sulphureum photos
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