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Tricholoma scoides |
An common find under broad-leaf trees on calcareous soil, Tricholoma scoides often has lilaceous tints, which are a help in identification. This inedible species appears in autumn. |
| This mushroom often appears in small groups beneath oak trees. |
Cap |
Up to 12 cm in diameter when fully mature, the
caps are usually grey, darker in the centre and with radial lines.
Initially convex, the caps flatten, sometimes with a slight umbo. |
Gills |
Moderately well spaced apart, the gills are white. The spores are white. |
Stipe |
Typically 10 to 20 mm in diameter, the stem is white. |
Spore print |
White. |
Odour/taste |
No noticeable odour. |
Habitat |
Broad-leaf woodland. |
Season |
July to October. |
Occurrence |
Fairly common |
Similar species |
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