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Greyshank bolete

Leccinum cyaneobasileucum

A species of Leccinum

Greyshank bolete belongs to a family known for mushrooms with thick, sponge-like layers beneath their caps instead of gills. It typically grows in association with hardwoods, particularly in regions where such trees are common. This mushroom can be recognized by its stout stem and the cap which changes color as it matures. Greyshank bolete appears in summer and fall, enjoying the damp woodland environment.

Cap Diameter:

5 - 15 cm

Odor:

Pleasantly earthy with typical mushroom scent.

General Info About Greyshank bolete

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Attributes of Greyshank bolete

Cap Diameter

5 - 15 cm

Height

7 - 14 cm

Cap

Cap 5 - 15 cm across; convex, circular; hazel, to reddish-yellow to walnut brown; surface with finely tomentose

Cap Shape

Convex

Cap Surfaces

Velvety

Stem

Stem 7 - 20 cm long, 8 - 20 mm thick; barrel-shaped, slightly clavate; white to grey; with scales

Stem Shapes

Club Shaped

Stem Surfaces

Scaly

Stem Cross Sections

Hollow or cottony hollow

Flesh

Whitish to pink

Ring

Ringless

Spore Print Color

Walnut brown, pale brown

Odor

Pleasantly earthy with typical mushroom scent.

Body Color

Brown

Yellow

Red

Gray

White

Flesh Bruises

Discolor to blue

Growth Form

Solitary, Scattered

Nutrient Gathering

Mycorrhizal

Substrate

On soil

You can find Greyshank bolete by these plants:

Populus, Pines

Occurence Habitats

Deciduous Woodland

Species Status

Common and widespread

Endangered Species

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Habitat of Greyshank bolete

Greyshank bolete is typically found in environments with abundant birch trees, thriving in woodland areas.

Scientific Classification of Greyshank bolete

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Boletes and allies

Family

Boletes

Genus

Leccinum

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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Greyshank bolete

Prefers well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil.

What are Some Tips for Finding Greyshank bolete

Look for greyshank bolete in birch-dominated woodlands, as they have a symbiotic relationship with these trees.
Search around the base of birch trees, scanning for the distinctive greyshank bolete fruiting bodies.
Check clearings or edges of forests where birch trees are present, as these areas often provide the optimal light and space for greyshank bolete.
Investigate areas with a mixture of mature and young birch trees, as greyshank bolete may associate with trees at different growth stages.
Gently move aside leaf litter and debris around birch trees to reveal any hidden greyshank bolete mushrooms.

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