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Scarletina bolete

Neoboletus luridiformis

A species of Neoboletus

The scarletina bolete is a robust and multi-colored bolete that associates with spruce and can be found growing across North America and northern Europe. The species sports a deep red stalk, an orange or vermillion pore surface, and a brown or brownish yellow circular cap. Like many other species of bolete, the scarletina bolete's flesh will quickly turn blue after being exposed to the air.

Cap Diameter:

8 - 20 cm

Odor:

Earthy, not particularly strong or unique.

General Info About Scarletina bolete

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Attributes of Scarletina bolete

Cap Diameter

8 - 20 cm

Height

8 - 16 cm

Cap

Cap 20 cm across; hemispherical to convex; bay-brown, orange-red; bruise blue to black

Cap Shape

Convex, Flat

Cap Surfaces

Smooth, Velvety

Stem

Stem 4 - 12 cm long, 2 - 4 cm thick; red-dotted yellow

Stem Shapes

Cylindrical

Stem Surfaces

Smooth to slightly fibrous

Flesh

Yellow; turns blue-green when cut or bruised

Ring

Ringless

Spore Print Color

Olive-brown

Odor

Earthy, not particularly strong or unique.

Body Color

Brown

Red

Gray

Orange

Flesh Bruises

Discolor to blue

Growth Form

Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Mycorrhizal

Substrate

On soil

You can find Scarletina bolete by these plants:

Oaks, Pines

Occurence Habitats

Coniferous Woodland, Deciduous Woodland

Species Status

Common

How to Identify Scarletina bolete

Fruiting Body Cap Flesh

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Habitat of Scarletina bolete

The scarletina bolete can be found in forests, and it's usually associated with beech, oak, spruce, and pine, but it can be found among bilberries, as well. Its fruitbodies will be found on the ground in the vicinity of its host tree, with which it exchanges essential nutrients in a symbiotic relationship.

Scientific Classification of Scarletina bolete

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Boletes and allies

Family

Boletes

Genus

Neoboletus

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Tips for Finding Scarletina bolete

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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Scarletina bolete

Acidic soils underneath conifers and deciduous trees.

What are Some Tips for Finding Scarletina bolete

Search in mixed woodland areas, especially around spruce and beech trees.
Inspect the edges of woods or forest clearings where these trees are present.
Look for scarletina bolete on acidic soil, often identifiable by a lack of chalk or limestone.
Focus on areas where coniferous and deciduous trees coexist.
Check near fallen tree debris and moss, as these environments may create suitable conditions for scarletina bolete.

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