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Pale bolete

Butyriboletus fechtneri

A species of Butter boletes

Pale bolete is a member of a larger family notable for thick, spongy pores beneath its cap rather than gills. It typically has a pale to yellowish cap that can reach up to 15 cm in diameter, with a sturdy stem often featuring a net-like pattern. They inhabit deciduous and coniferous forests, flourishing on the ground among leaf litter and moss.

Cap Diameter:

7 - 22 cm

Odor:

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

General Info About Pale bolete

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Attributes of Pale bolete

Cap Diameter

7 - 22 cm

Height

8 - 15 cm

Cap

Cap 8 - 20 cm in diameter; rounded, domed; greyish to silvery white, darkening; velvety

Cap Shape

Convex, Flat, Depressed

Cap Surfaces

Velvety

Stem

Clavate; pale lemon yellow, yellow; turns blue when bruised

Stem Shapes

Club Shaped

Stem Surfaces

With Reticulum

Flesh

Yellow in cap, inside the stem yellowish white; turns blue when cut

Ring

Ringless

Spore Print Color

Olivaceous brown

Odor

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

Body Color

Yellow

Silver

Gray

White

Flesh Bruises

Discolor to blue

Growth Form

Solitary, Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Mycorrhizal

Substrate

On soil

You can find Pale bolete by these plants:

Spruces, Oaks, European beech

Occurence Habitats

Deciduous Woodland, Mixed Woodland

Species Status

Rare in Britain and Ireland

Endangered Species

Yes

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Habitat of Pale bolete

Pale bolete thrives in wooded areas with beech, oak, or sweet chestnut trees, and occasionally under coniferous trees, particularly spruce.

Scientific Classification of Pale bolete

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Boletes and allies

Family

Boletes

Genus

Butter boletes

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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Pale bolete

Prefers chalky soil substrates.

What are Some Tips for Finding Pale bolete

Examine the base of beech, oak, sweet chestnut, and spruce trees for the presence of pale bolete.
Look for pale bolete in areas with well-drained, calcareous soil.
Scan for the unique cap and stalk morphology that distinguishes pale bolete from other species.
Gently brush away leaf litter and debris at the base of potential host trees to uncover any hidden pale bolete.
Visit wooded areas with a mixture of the identified tree species to increase the likelihood of locating pale bolete.

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