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Tricholoma terreum

(Schaeff. ex Fr.) Kummer

Morella, Cardella, Dirty tricholoma

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Tricholoma terreum, commonly known as the grey knight or dirty tricholoma, is a grey-capped mushroom of the large genus Tricholoma. It is found in coniferous woodlands in Europe and North America, and has also been encountered under introduced pine trees in Australia and New Zealand. It is regarded as edible, but is toxic in extremely high quantities.

Description

A temperate edible mushroom in the family Tricholomataceae, sold in local markets.

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Edible Uses

The caps are stewed and used in sauces.

Traditional Uses

The caps are stewed and used in sauces.

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Distribution

It is a temperate plant.

Where It Grows

Alaska, Andorra, Armenia, Asia, Balkans, Bulgaria, Caucasus, China, Europe, Finland, Himalayas, Hungary, Italy, Jordan, Mediterranean, Middle East, Nepal, North America, Russia, Scandinavia, Sicily, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, Türkiye, USA,

Other Information

It is sold in local markets.

Synonyms

Tricholoma myomyces Lange

Also Known As

Sharqasunk mkohraguyn

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