Boletopsis leucomelaena is a distinctive fungus typically characterized by its greyish cap and contrasting dark stem. It grows in coniferous forests, particularly enjoying the damp, acidic soil beneath pine trees. It's notable for its spongy layer of tubes found underneath the cap instead of gills. Boletopsis leucomelaena often forms small groups and can be found during the summer and autumn months.
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Attributes of Boletopsis leucomelaena
Cap Diameter
4 - 9 cm
Height
4 - 7 cm
Cap
Cap 5 - 8 cm across; convex to planoconvex; gray to dark gray or nearly black; with mottled or streaked
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat
Cap Surfaces
Smooth
Stem
Stem 3 - 5 cm long, 1.5 - 2.5 cm thick; whitish, orangish; tough
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Scaly
Flesh
Whitish; turns pinkish gray to lilac gray when stained
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 Boletopsis leucomelaena by these plants:
Spruces, Pines, Norway spruce
Occurence Habitats
Coniferous Woodland
Endangered Species
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Habitat of Boletopsis leucomelaena
Boletopsis leucomelaena typically thrives in coniferous forests with a strong presence of spruce trees, often found growing alone or in loose clusters.
Scientific Classification of Boletopsis leucomelaena
