Source-reviewed species profile
Soapy knight Tricholoma saponaceum
Grey-green to brownish cap, soapy smell and flesh that often reddens slowly. This profile covers broad field features, season and habitat for learning.
Where can I find soapy knight?
Deciduous and coniferous woodland on varied soils.
In Mycoverse you can select Soapy 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
- Grey-green to brownish cap, soapy smell and flesh that often reddens slowly.
Habitat and search guidance
Deciduous and coniferous woodland on varied soils.
Months
August–November
Safety status
Not for food; may cause gastrointestinal reactions. Not presented as a food mushroom. This profile supports learning and safer boundaries; it does not approve a finding.
Sources and review status
Last reviewed: 30 September 2026.