Melanoleuca cognata, commonly known as the spring cavalier,[1] is an edible species[2] of agaric fungus.

It is found in Europe and North America in forests, meadows, and parks.

[3] The species may be difficult to identify without analysis of its microscopic features.

[3] The mushroom is fairly tall for species of its genus.

[3] The cap is orange to red-brown and semi-viscid.