Tricholomataceae belongs to the order Agaricales. It is also known as a family of mushrooms.
The Tricholomataceae is a family of gilled mushrooms in the order Agaricales, historically used as a broad category for many white-, yellow-, or pink-spored fungi not placed in other families. Today, the group has been narrowed through molecular studies to include a smaller number of genera such as Tricholoma, Leucopaxillus, and Porpoloma. These fungi are found in forests and grasslands around the world, often growing on soil or decaying organic matter. They play important ecological roles as decomposers or mycorrhizal partners with trees.
A well-known example is Tricholoma matsutake, commonly known as matsutake. Native to East Asia, Europe, and North America, it forms symbiotic relationships with pine and other trees in temperate forests. The mushroom is highly prized in Japanese cuisine for its spicy aroma and firm texture. It grows in the wild and is difficult to cultivate, making it one of the most expensive edible mushrooms.
Total genera found for Tricholomataceae: 1
- 1) Tricholoma
Total plants found for Tricholomataceae: 1
- 1) Matsutake