Tricholoma “caligatum” complex – False Matsutake
False matsutake (Tricholoma “caligatum” complex) is a group of Tricholoma species that closely resemble the choice edible American matsutake (Tricholoma magnivelare). False matsutake can be found July-October in the northeast. It grows in association with hardwood trees, particularly oaks. False matsutake has a white cap with flat brownish scales. The stem is smooth and white […]