Marsh bolete belongs to a group noted for their thick, sponge-like layers under the cap instead of gills. These fruiting bodies typically emerge near marshes or wet areas, mostly in North America. They have a distinct cap and stem appearance with colors ranging from brown to dark olive. Marsh bolete forms symbiotic relationships with trees, aiding in nutrient exchange.
Cap Diameter:
2 - 8 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 Marsh bolete
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Attributes of Marsh bolete
Cap Diameter
2 - 8 cm
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Cross Sections
Hollow or cottony hollow
Ring
With Ring Zone
Spore Print Color
Olive-brown
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
