Tricholoma imbricatum

Matt Knight

A stout brown Tricholoma of pine woods whose dry cap breaks up into fine overlapping scales. The stem is usually solid rather than hollow, and there is no cortina-like veil. It is one of several similar brown, scaly conifer Tricholomas.

Species profile

Edibility

Not edible

Edibility doubtful: possibly edible but tough and unpalatable. Not recommended, because it can be confused with poisonous brown Tricholoma species of the T. pessundatum group (and T. ustale), which cause gastrointestinal poisoning.

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Habitat

Ectomycorrhizal; on the ground in coniferous forest (often with pines); alone, scattered or in groups in fall.

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Characteristics

Cap: convex to flat, dry, medium to dark brown, finely fibrillose then breaking into small scales; margin inrolled when young. Gills: notched, close, whitish, staining reddish-brown with age. Stem: thick, whitish above, brownish fibrillose below, usually solid; no ring or cortina. Flesh: white; odour and taste mild to mealy or slightly bitter. Spore print: white.