Source-reviewed species profile

Grey knight Tricholoma terreum

Small grey finely fibrillose cap with grey gills and a pale brittle stem. This profile covers broad field features, season and habitat for learning.

Where can I find grey knight?

Dry, often sandy pine woodland and woodland edges.

In Mycoverse you can select Grey 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.

Learning content – not identification

Images, text and app suggestions cannot confirm a species or food safety.

Field features

  • Small grey finely fibrillose cap with grey gills and a pale brittle stem.

Habitat and search guidance

Dry, often sandy pine woodland and woodland edges.

Months

September–December

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: 30 September 2026.

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Follow the species, view local seasonal signals and use field guidance in the app.