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Yellow Knight

Tricholoma equestre

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States

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 equestre (Yellow Knight)

Names in Other Languages

German Grünling

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 Yellow Knight?
The scientific name of Yellow Knight is Tricholoma equestre. It belongs to the genus Tricholoma.
What is the conservation status of Yellow Knight?
Yellow Knight (Tricholoma equestre) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Yellow Knight live?
Yellow Knight is found in Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United States.
What family does Yellow Knight belong to?
Yellow Knight (Tricholoma equestre) belongs to the genus Tricholoma, which is part of the taxonomic family Tricholomataceae.
Is Yellow Knight endangered?
No, Yellow Knight (Tricholoma equestre) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Yellow Knight belong to?
Yellow Knight (Tricholoma equestre) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (เห็ดรา).
What are the closest relatives of Yellow Knight?
The closest relatives of Yellow Knight in the genus Tricholoma include Beech Knight, Aromatic Knight, Birch Knight, Bitter Knight, Blue Spot Knight.

Native Range — 6 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 🐾
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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