Man on Horseback
Tricholoma equestre
Safety assessment
Poisonous
Based on reviewed safety sources.
A yellow-green tricholoma of sandy pine woodland. Long regarded as a good edible, but repeated consumption has caused serious muscle damage.
Identification
- Cap yellow-green with darker radial fibres.
- Grows in sandy soil under pine, often partly buried.
Lookalikes
These species can be confused
Baltic distribution
- Latvia
- 18
- Lithuania
- 18
- Estonia
- 122
- Global
- 11560
Occurrence records in GBIF — not a claim that the species is absent elsewhere.
Safety first. This information is an educational reference, not a confirmation of an edible mushroom. Identifying fungi is difficult and mistakes can be dangerous. Never eat a mushroom unless you are completely certain of its identity, and consult a certified mycologist.
