The underside of the its cap bears lamellae (gill-like structures) rather than the pores common in the Boletales. The reddish, domed cap is smooth with a velvety texture, while the lamellae are bright yellow. The stem supporting the cap is also yellow with a red-brown veil.
Cap Diameter:
2 - 9 cm
Odor:
Mildly earthy, generally pleasant.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Golden-gilled bolete
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Attributes of Golden-gilled bolete
Cap Diameter
2 - 9 cm
Height
3 - 5 cm
Cap
Cap 8 cm across; hemispherical to convex or flat; brown to reddish-brown; velvety to glabrous
Cap Surfaces
Smooth, Velvety
Gills
Bright yellow
Gill Attachment
Decurrent
Stem
Stem 7 cm long, 2 cm thick; cylindrical, tapering towards the base; yellowish, reddish-brown; with granules
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Flesh
Yellow, pinkish to brownish red; unchanging when exposed to air
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Yellowish-brown
Odor
Mildly earthy, generally pleasant.
Body Color
Brown
Yellow
Red
Purple
Pink
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Golden-gilled bolete by these plants: