🌿Native Nature

Warty Knight

Melanoleuca verrucipes

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Basidiomycota ›Class: Agaricomycetes ›Order: Agaricales ›Family: Melanoleucaceae ›Genus: Melanoleuca

About

Melanoleuca verrucipes is a species of fungus in the family Tricholomataceae. It is described as being a "very distinct species with its blackish dotted stipe." It was reportedly first discovered on leaf mulch in Highgate Woods, north London. The edibility of the mushroom is not known with certainty.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Warty Knight?
The scientific name of Warty Knight is Melanoleuca verrucipes.
What is the conservation status of Warty Knight?
The Warty Knight has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
What kingdom does Warty Knight belong to?
Warty Knight belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
What phylum does Warty Knight belong to?
Warty Knight belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
What class does Warty Knight belong to?
Warty Knight belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
What order does Warty Knight belong to?
Warty Knight belongs to the order Agaricales.
What family does Warty Knight belong to?
Warty Knight belongs to the family Melanoleucaceae.
What genus does Warty Knight belong to?
Warty Knight belongs to the genus Melanoleuca.