Source-reviewed species profile
Birch knight Tricholoma fulvum
Yellow-brown gills, brown cap and yellowish flesh in the stem. This profile covers broad field features, season and habitat for learning.
Where can I find birch knight?
With birch, often on acidic soil in woodland and along edges.
In Mycoverse you can select Birch knight and compare candidate search areas using a species-specific assessment of rainfall, estimated soil moisture, temperature, forest type, tree signals, canopy cover, terrain and season. Where source coverage is available, the assessment also uses historical species observations. Historical observations are historical data, not recent finds.
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Field features
- Yellow-brown gills, brown cap and yellowish flesh in the stem.
Habitat and search guidance
With birch, often on acidic soil in woodland and along edges.
Months
August–November
Safety status
Included with a food status in the Norwegian 2026 Norm List. This learning profile never confirms a finding or that it is safe to eat. Use qualified local expertise.
Sources and review status
Last reviewed: 25 August 2026.