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:
9 - 30 cm
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