Grey Knight
Tricholoma terreum
Safety assessment
Edible
Based on reviewed safety sources.
The grey knight is a small to medium grey, felted mushroom growing in coniferous forest, often on sandy soils. It is edible, but must be separated from other, poisonous Tricholoma species.
Identification
- Cap grey and felted, with fine darker scales; margin thin.
- Gills pale and thick; grows in coniferous woods, often in groups.
Baltic distribution
- Latvia
- 76
- Lithuania
- 48
- Estonia
- 1356
- Global
- 22338
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.
