Bitter boletes
Scientific name: Caloboletus
Bitter boletes
Scientific name: Caloboletus
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Description
Bitter boletes are fascinating fungi known for their bright and varied colorations, often featuring shades of red, yellow, and brown. Many species within this group have a distinctive bitter taste. They typically grow in association with trees, forming symbiotic relationships with their roots. This connection helps trees absorb nutrients while providing the fungi with essential carbohydrates. These fungi can be found in deciduous and coniferous forests around the world, adding vibrant spots of color to the forest floor.
Species of Bitter boletes
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Boletes and allies Family
Boletes Genus
Bitter boletes 
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