Pink-capped oak butter bolete is distinguished by its vivid pink cap and stout, bulbous stem. Typically found in oak forests, this species prefers well-drained, acidic soils and often emerges from late summer to early autumn. It forms a symbiotic relationship with oak trees, aiding in nutrient absorption.
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Common Questions
General Info About Pink-capped oak butter bolete
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Attributes of Pink-capped oak butter bolete
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
Leaf or Needle Litter, On soil
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland
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Habitat of Pink-capped oak butter bolete
Pink-capped oak butter bolete is typically found in leaf litter, preferring the shelter of oak trees, particularly under the coast live oak.
Scientific Classification of Pink-capped oak butter bolete
