Leccinum subtestaceum is characterized by a brown to reddish-brown cap and a tall, sturdy white or light-colored stalk with dark scab-like scales. It typically grows in forests under hardwood trees, especially near birches. This species emerges during the late summer to fall and is known for its relationship with trees, forming symbiotic associations.
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General Info About Leccinum subtestaceum
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Attributes of Leccinum subtestaceum
You can find Leccinum subtestaceum by these plants:
Quaking aspen, Big-tooth aspen, American hornbeam, Engelmann spruce, Pitch pine, Populus, European aspen
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Scientific Classification of Leccinum subtestaceum
