Roody’s bolete is an attractive fungus with a yellow stem and pinkish-purple cap that cracks and flatens with age. Its bright cap makes it easy to see growing in broadleaf and conifer forests. When dried, the fungus produces a pleasant vanilla scent.
Cap Diameter:
5 - 16 cm
Odor:
Mild, pleasant
In This Article
Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Roody’s bolete
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Attributes of Roody’s bolete
Cap Diameter
5 - 16 cm
Height
5 - 11 cm
Cap
Cap 5 - 16 cm across; convex to plano-convex to plane; red, pinkish red
Stem
Stem 5 - 11 cm long, 1 - 2.5 cm thick; pale golden yellow; with glabrous to finely pruinose
Flesh
Very pale yellow to nearly white; not changing color when exposed or developing reddish stains
Spore Print Color
Brownish-olivaceous
Odor
Mild, pleasant
Body Color
Yellow
Red
Purple
Pink
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
