Russell's bolete is a unique-looking bolete with an attractive appearance that makes it easy to spot underneath oaks and other hardwood trees. It is distinctive for its slender stem which is also shaggy and pocketed. Unlike similar species, russell's bolete’s cap does not become sticky.
Cap Diameter:
2 - 6 cm
Odor:
Mild, indistinct mushroom-like fragrance.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Russell's bolete
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Attributes of Russell's bolete
Cap Diameter
2 - 6 cm
Height
10 - 16 cm
Cap
Cap 2 - 6 cm; convex; brown; dry, bald, will becom sub-scaly
Cap Shape
Convex
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly
Stem
Stem 10 - 15 cm long, 1 - 2 cm thick; tapered to apex; reddish brown; dry
Stem Shapes
Club Shaped
Stem Surfaces
With Reticulum
Stem Cross Sections
Hollow or cottony hollow
Flesh
Yellowish; not staining on exposure
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Olive-brown
Odor
Mild, indistinct mushroom-like fragrance.
Body Color
Brown
Red
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 Russell's bolete by these plants:
Oaks, Pines
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland, Coniferous Woodland
Species Status
Widely distributed
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Russell's bolete
Russell's bolete typically associates with hardwoods like oaks, often found in woodlands or parks where such trees are prevalent.
