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The pretender

Butyriboletus pseudoregius

A species of Butter boletes

The pretender belongs to a well-known fungal family characterized by their spongy layer of pores beneath their cap, instead of gills. They typically have stout stems and their caps can range in color but often have a reddish to brown hue. The pretender naturally occurs in forested areas, forming symbiotic relationships with trees, aiding in nutrient exchange.

Cap Diameter:

5 - 15 cm

Odor:

Fruity, mild

General Info About The pretender

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Attributes of The pretender

Cap Diameter

5 - 15 cm

Height

3 - 12 cm

Cap

Cap 5 - 15 cm across; hemispheric to flat to convex; brownish pink

Stem

Stem 3 - 12 cm long, 1.5 - 6 cm thick; cylindrical; yellowish to pinkish to blue

Flesh

Firm, hard; yellow to reddish; turns blue when cut

Spore Print Color

Olive-brown

Odor

Fruity, mild

Body Color

Brown

Yellow

Blue

Pink

Flesh Bruises

Discolor to blue

Growth Form

Solitary, Scattered

Nutrient Gathering

Mycorrhizal

Substrate

On soil

You can find The pretender by these plants:

Oaks

Species Status

Rare

Endangered Species

Yes

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Habitat of The pretender

Broad-leaved trees

Scientific Classification of The pretender

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Boletes and allies

Family

Boletes

Genus

Butter boletes

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