Grey knight
Tricholoma terreum
The grey knight has a 4-7 cm cap covered in fine grey scales and grows in dense groups under pines. Its gills are whitish-grey and its stem has no ring. Whether it contains compounds that can cause muscle breakdown has been debated, and it resembles the poisonous tiger tricholoma.
Where it's found
Coniferous woodland, especially under pine and spruce, also in parks near these trees; it may form fairy rings.
Distribution
Found in Europe and much of North America, and under introduced pines in Australia and New Zealand.
Similar species
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