Boletinus asiaticus is a unique fungus with a distinctive appearance, characterized by its cap and stem structure. Found in various environments, it forms symbiotic relationships with certain trees and plays a role in the ecosystem by aiding in nutrient cycling. It is part of a broader fungal group known for containing members with fascinating ecological partnerships.
Cap Diameter:
3 - 10 cm
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Boletinus asiaticus
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Attributes of Boletinus asiaticus
Cap Diameter
3 - 10 cm
Cap
Cap up to 10 cm; hemispherical then expanding to convex or almost flat; crimson red to vinaceous red; fibrillose-scaly
Stem
4 - 9 cm × 1.6 cm; cylindrical, hollow in the lower part; concolorous with the cap; below the tubes with fibrillose ring
Flesh
Whitish to yellowish; unchanging when exposed to air
Ring
Fibrillose
Spore Print Color
Buff-brown
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
Red
Purple
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
