Source-reviewed species profile

Charcoal burner knight Tricholoma portentosum

Grey radially streaked cap, white gills with yellow tones and a mealy smell. This profile covers broad field features, season and habitat for learning.

Where can I find charcoal burner knight?

Pine woodland, often on sandy acidic soil.

In Mycoverse you can select Charcoal burner 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

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Field features

  • Grey radially streaked cap, white gills with yellow tones and a mealy smell.

Habitat and search guidance

Pine woodland, often on sandy acidic soil.

Months

October–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.

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