Yellowing Knight - Tricholoma scalpturatum

The cap is conical initially, flattening to a convex shape. Measuring 4 to 7 cm in diameter, it is covered with scales, it is paler than many other tricholomas, and has crowded white or pale grey gills which often slowly stain lemon yellow when bruised.

In woodland (broad-leaved and coniferous) and scrub where they are usually associated with pine or beech.

Autumn.

Widespread and fairly frequent in Britain.

Occasional in Leicestershire and Rutland.