Royal bolete is a brightly colored fungus, often presenting with a vibrant yellow to orange cap, and a thick stem typically sharing the same hue. The underside carries pores rather than gills, which release spores into the environment. They grow in a symbiotic relationship with hardwood trees, favoring beeches, and are found in both deciduous and coniferous forests.
Cap Diameter:
7 - 20 cm
Odor:
Pleasant, slightly aromatic, undistinguished.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Royal bolete
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Attributes of Royal bolete
Cap Diameter
7 - 20 cm
Height
6 - 15 cm
Cap
7 - 20 cm wide; convex, flat; pink to red; initially velvety to slightly tomentose
Cap Shape
Convex
Cap Surfaces
Velvety, Smooth
Stem
Stem 5 - 13 cm long by 2.5 - 5 cm thick; typically thick, bulbous base, solid; bright yellow
Stem Shapes
Club Shaped
Stem Surfaces
With Reticulum
Flesh
Yellow, slowly and erratically bruises blue
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Olive-brown
Odor
Pleasant, slightly aromatic, undistinguished.
Body Color
Brown
Yellow
Red
Pink
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Royal bolete by these plants:
Oaks, Pines
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland
Species Status
Rare to locally abundant
Endangered Species
Yes
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Habitat of Royal bolete
Royal bolete thrive in wooded areas, often beneath oak, beech, and sweet chestnut trees, particularly in regions with chalky or limy soil.
