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Matsutake

Tricholoma matsutake

Near Threatened
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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Names in Other Languages

Japanese 松茸

Similar Species in Tricholoma

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Beech Knight
Tricholoma sciodes
Least Concern
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Aromatic Knight
Tricholoma lascivum
Least Concern
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Birch Knight
Tricholoma fulvum
Least Concern
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Bitter Knight
Tricholoma acerbum
Endangered
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Blue Spot Knight
Tricholoma columbetta
Least Concern
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Burnt Knight
Tricholoma ustale
Least Concern
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Tricholoma frondosae
Least Concern
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American Matsutake
Tricholoma magnivelare
Not Evaluated
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فطر
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دعاميات
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غاريقونانية
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غاريقونيات
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Tricholomataceae
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Tricholoma
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Matsutake?
The scientific name of Matsutake is Tricholoma matsutake. It belongs to the genus Tricholoma.
What is the conservation status of Matsutake?
Matsutake (Tricholoma matsutake) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Matsutake live?
Matsutake is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Sweden.
What family does Matsutake belong to?
Matsutake (Tricholoma matsutake) belongs to the genus Tricholoma, which is part of the taxonomic family Tricholomataceae.
What kingdom does Matsutake belong to?
Matsutake (Tricholoma matsutake) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (فطر).
What are the closest relatives of Matsutake?
The closest relatives of Matsutake in the genus Tricholoma include Beech Knight, Aromatic Knight, Birch Knight, Bitter Knight, Blue Spot Knight.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Tricholoma — 20 Species

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Beech Knight
Tricholoma sciodes
LC 🐾
Aromatic Knight
Tricholoma lascivum
LC 🐾
Birch Knight
Tricholoma fulvum
LC 🐾
Bitter Knight
Tricholoma acerbum
EN 🐾
Blue Spot Knight
Tricholoma columbetta
LC 🐾
Burnt Knight
Tricholoma ustale
LC 🐾
Tricholoma frondosae
LC 🐾
Gassy Knight
Tricholoma inamoenum
EN 🐾
Girdled Knight
Tricholoma cingulatum
LC 🐾
Grey Knight
Tricholoma terreum
LC 🐾
Larch Knight
Tricholoma psammopus
LC
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Matsutake
Tricholoma matsutake
NT
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Matt Knight
Tricholoma imbricatum
LC 🐾
Robust Knight
Tricholoma robustum
NE 🐾
Yellowing Knight
Tricholoma scalpturatum
LC 🐾
Orange Knight
Tricholoma aurantium
NT 🐾
Leopard Knight
Tricholoma pardinum
NE 🐾
Poplar Knight
Tricholoma populinum
LC 🐾
Coalman
Tricholoma portentosum
DD 🐾
American Matsutake
Tricholoma magnivelare
NE
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