Caloboletus inedulis is a mushroom from the Boletaceae family, characterized by a cap that can vary in color but typically presents in shades of yellow or brown. Its underside houses small tubes instead of gills, a common trait among its relatives. The stem of caloboletus inedulis is often stout and can display a network-like pattern. It thrives in woodland habitats, forming symbiotic relationships with trees.
Cap Diameter:
4 - 13 cm
Odor:
Mildly fungoid, generally nondescript.
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Attributes
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Tips for Finding
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Common Questions
General Info About Caloboletus inedulis
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Attributes of Caloboletus inedulis
Cap Diameter
4 - 13 cm
Height
5 - 12 cm
Cap
Cap 4 - 13 cm across; convex to broadly convex; whitish to pale tan or brown
Cap Shape
Convex
Cap Surfaces
Velvety
Stem
Stem 4 - 9 cm long, 1 - 2 cm thick; equal; whitish or yellowish to brownish
Stem Shapes
Club Shaped
Stem Surfaces
With Reticulum
Flesh
Soft; whitish, purple-red; turns pale blue on exposure
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Olive brown
Odor
Mildly fungoid, generally nondescript.
Body Color
Brown
Yellow
Red
White
Pink
Flesh Bruises
Discolor to blue
Growth Form
Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Caloboletus inedulis by these plants:
Eastern hemlock
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland, Coniferous Woodland
Species Status
Widely distributed
Endangered Species
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Habitat of Caloboletus inedulis
Caloboletus inedulis is typically found in environments rich with hardwoods, often alongside oaks, or near eastern hemlock trees.
