Fungus
Tricholoma imbricatum
Tricholoma imbricatumAlso known as Scaly Knight, Imbricate Knight
Matt knights emerge across coniferous forest floors in late summer and autumn, forming vital mycorrhizal partnerships with pine trees. Their caps feature a dry, warm reddish-brown surface that characteristically breaks into overlapping fibrillose scales as the mushroom matures. While widespread throughout temperate zones of the Northern Hemisphere, fruiting bodies often blend discreetly into fallen pine needle duff.
FungusMycorrhizalForest
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & preyMycorrhizal
Predators
- Fungus Gnat Larvae
- Slugs
- Red Squirrel
ThreatsClear-cutting and forest degradation
HabitatsConiferous and mixed woodlands, primarily associated with pines in sandy soils
Life spanSeveral days to weeks for fruiting body; mycelium lives decades
Classification
- OrderAgaricales
- FamilyTricholomataceae
- GenusTricholoma
- SpeciesTricholoma imbricatum
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Many edible mushrooms have toxic look-alikes; never eat wild fungi based on app identification alone.
Responsible observation
- Habitat Inspection: Search under mature pine stands where sandy soils and heavy needle carpets accumulate.
- Examine Cap Texture: Look for dry, fibrillose scales that give the mushroom its classic tiled or shingled appearance.
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