Hortiboletus engelii belongs to a family known for mushrooms with sponge-like pore surfaces beneath their caps. This specific variety often has a vibrant yellow-colored cap and a stout stem with a similar hue. Typically found in woodland habitats, hortiboletus engelii forms symbiotic relationships with certain trees, contributing to a rich forest ecology. It appears in regions where these trees grow, enriching environmental biodiversity.
Cap Diameter:
2 - 8 cm
Odor:
Subtle, generally mushroom-like
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Hortiboletus engelii
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Attributes of Hortiboletus engelii
Cap Diameter
2 - 8 cm
Height
4 - 10 cm
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth to slightly fibrous
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Reddish-brown
Odor
Subtle, generally mushroom-like
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Scattered
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Hortiboletus engelii by these plants:
Oaks, European beech
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland
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Habitat of Hortiboletus engelii
Hortiboletus engelii tend to thrive in areas with specific trees such as oaks and beeches, preferring woodland or forested environments.
