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Large bitter bolete mushroom

Porphyrellus indecisus

A species of Porphyrellus

Large bitter bolete mushroom is a robust North American bolete found in mixed forests, primarily in association with oak trees. When bruised or cut, its white flesh stains pinkish or brown. First described in the 19th century by Charles Horton Peck, it's unclear why he chose the epithet "indecisus" ("indecisive") for this species.

Odor:

Mild, not distinctive.

General Info About Large bitter bolete mushroom

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Attributes of Large bitter bolete mushroom

Cap

Surface dry, glabrous or finely felty.

Stem

6-10 cm long, 1-2 cm thick.

Flesh

White

Spore Print Color

Brown

Odor

Mild, not distinctive.

Body Color

Brown

Flesh Bruises

Discolor to brown

Growth Form

Solitary, Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Mycorrhizal

Substrate

On soil

Occurence Habitats

Mixed Woodland

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Habitat of Large bitter bolete mushroom

Large bitter bolete mushroom is typically found in small clusters under hardwood trees like oaks, madrone, and manzanita within coastal forests.

Distribution Area of Large bitter bolete mushroom

North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., Colombia, Eastern Canada, Mexico, Northwestern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A., Western Canada.

Scientific Classification of Large bitter bolete mushroom

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Boletes and allies

Family

Boletes

Genus

Porphyrellus

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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Large bitter bolete mushroom

Moist, well-drained soil under hardwood cover.

What are Some Tips for Finding Large bitter bolete mushroom

Search beneath oak, madrone, and manzanita trees where these hardwoods form the overhead canopy.
Look for large bitter bolete mushroom in areas with well-drained soil, checking around the base of trees rather than open fields.
Focus on small groups rather than expecting large clusters, which are less common for large bitter bolete mushroom.
Implement a systematic search pattern to cover ground efficiently under the canopy of the specified hardwood trees.

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