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Leccinum ponderosum

Leccinum ponderosum

A species of Leccinum

Leccinum ponderosum belongs to a family of mushrooms known for their stout stems and cap structure that often resembles a small umbrella. Leccinum ponderosum typically has a sturdy stem and a brownish cap that can vary in color with age. It is commonly found in symbiosis with certain trees, especially hardwoods, helping them obtain nutrients from the soil.

Cap Diameter
Cap Diameter:

9 - 30 cm

Odor
Odor:

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

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Attributes of Leccinum ponderosum
Cap Diameter
9 - 30 cm
Cap
Cap 9 - 30 cm; convex to nearly flat; orange-red to dull brick-red; dry, bald
Stem
Stem 7 - 15 cm x 2 - 3 cm; solid; whitish; dry; staining blue when bruised, especially toward the base
Flesh
Flesh white; not staining when exposed or bruised
Spore Print Color
Brown
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
Red
White
Orange
Flesh Bruises
Discolor to reddish or gray-black
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Leccinum ponderosum by these plants:
Pines, Spruces, Populus
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Leccinum ponderosum
On or around decaying pines
Scientific Classification of Leccinum ponderosum
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