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Larch Knight

Tricholoma psammopus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇮🇸 Iceland

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (เห็ดรา)
Phylum
Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class
Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order
Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family
Tricholomataceae
Genus
Tricholoma
Species
Tricholoma psammopus (Larch Knight)

Names in Other Languages

German Lärchen-Ritterling

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Larch Knight?
The scientific name of Larch Knight is Tricholoma psammopus. It belongs to the genus Tricholoma.
What is the conservation status of Larch Knight?
Larch Knight (Tricholoma psammopus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Larch Knight live?
Larch Knight is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Sweden.
What family does Larch Knight belong to?
Larch Knight (Tricholoma psammopus) belongs to the genus Tricholoma, which is part of the taxonomic family Tricholomataceae.
Is Larch Knight endangered?
No, Larch Knight (Tricholoma psammopus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Larch Knight belong to?
Larch Knight (Tricholoma psammopus) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (เห็ดรา).
What are the closest relatives of Larch Knight?
The closest relatives of Larch Knight in the genus Tricholoma include Beech Knight, Aromatic Knight, Birch Knight, Bitter Knight, Blue Spot Knight.

Native Range — 5 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
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Larch Knight
Tricholoma psammopus
LC
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Matsutake
Tricholoma matsutake
NT 🐾
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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