Although clustered brown bolete features quite a dull brown cap, when you look at the bottom side of the cap, you'll notice a beautiful, bright yellow pore surface. Interestingly, the surface keeps its vibrant color even when bruised. This mushroom tends to grow in small clusters and emits a strong, witch hazel-like odour.
Cap Diameter:
3.5 - 9 cm
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
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Common Questions
General Info About Clustered brown bolete
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Attributes of Clustered brown bolete
Cap Diameter
3.5 - 9 cm
Cap
Cap 3.5 - 9 cm; convex, broadly convex; brown to reddish brown; dry, bald; margin with or without a tiny overhanging sterile portion
Stem
Stem 5 - 8 cm long, 1 - 1.5 cm thick; yellow, dull brown to brown; usually swollen near the base; smooth, dry
Flesh
Pale yellow; not changing on exposure
Spore Print Color
Olive
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
Brown
Yellow
Red
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
You can find Clustered brown bolete by these plants:
Oaks, Pines
Species Status
Widely distributed
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Clustered brown bolete
With oaks and possibly with other hardwoods
Scientific Classification of Clustered brown bolete
