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Gilded bolete

Aureoboletus gentilis

A species of Aureoboletus

Gilded bolete belongs to a family notable for mushrooms with spongy, pore-like surfaces under their caps instead of gills. It has a distinct appearance with a rich, yellow to gold-colored cap and a sturdy stem. Typically found in wooded areas, it forms symbiotic relationships with trees, assisting in transferring vital nutrients. Its popularity among enthusiasts is due to its unique visual appeal.

Cap Diameter:

3 - 9 cm

Odor:

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

General Info About Gilded bolete

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Attributes of Gilded bolete

Cap Diameter

3 - 9 cm

Height

3 - 8 cm

Cap

Cap 2 - 7 cm across; hemispherical to convex or flat; pink-brown to flesh-pink; surface viscid, with fine wrinkles; margin inrolled

Cap Shape

Convex, Flat

Cap Surfaces

Slimy or slightly sticky

Stem

Stem 3 - 8 cm long, 4 - 20 mm thick; yellow, pink, white

Flesh

Thick; firm; whitish, pink, yellow

Ring

Ringless

Spore Print Color

Olive brown

Odor

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

Body Color

Brown

Yellow

White

Pink

Flesh Bruises

The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.

Growth Form

Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Mycorrhizal

Substrate

On soil

You can find Gilded bolete by these plants:

Pines, Oaks, European beech

Species Status

Quite rare

Endangered Species

Yes

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Habitat of Gilded bolete

Old bonfire sites, broad-leaved or mixed woods, well ventilated areas, pathsides, clearings, with oak

Scientific Classification of Gilded bolete

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Boletes and allies

Family

Boletes

Genus

Aureoboletus

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