Tricholoma mongolicum

Mongolian Ryadovka (Latin Tricholoma mongolicum) is a species of lamellar mushrooms from the genus Ryadovka (Tricholoma). The most important edible and medicinal mushroom among the Mongols

Biological description

The hat is 6-19 cm in diameter, but can reach up to 20 cm hemispherical or ovoid, then convex or convex-outstretched with edges curved inward, white when young, almost shiny, then matte, off-white, slightly fibrous.

The plates are hemispherical or ovoid, then convex or convex-outstretched with the edges bent inward, in a young form white, almost shiny, then matte, off-white, slightly fibrous.

Stem 4-7 (10) cm high and 0.5-1.5 cm in diameter, gradually widened towards the base, solid, then hollow, with concentric large scales, white, then cream or yellowish-white.

The pulp is thick, white, with a mushroom smell and mild taste.

The spore print is light brown.

Distribution and ecology

Usually grows in groups and "witch rings" in the steppe zone among the grass, March-May, it is possible to reappear in October-November. Area: Central Asia, Mongolia, Western China.

Economic value

The mushroom is edible, non-poisonous.

Reference: Russian Wikipedia
Note: Very little information could be found about the genus species: Tricholoma mongolicum, including what fungi-family it is a member of as well as identifying features of the mushroom, e.g., gills, stipe, and ecological type.