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Parasitic bolete

Pseudoboletus parasiticus

A species of Pseudoboletus

The cap is hemispherical when young, later flat, yellowish brown or darker and up to 5 cm in diameter. The flesh is pale yellow with a mild taste and the spores are olive. The stem is pale yellow to olive.

Cap Diameter:

2 - 7 cm

Odor:

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

General Info About Parasitic bolete

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Attributes of Parasitic bolete

Cap Diameter

2 - 7 cm

Height

5 - 10 cm

Cap

2.5 - 7 cm across; convex, becoming flatter; olive-buff to grayish brown; smooth; margin rolled under when young; sometimes bruising reddish

Cap Shape

Convex

Cap Surfaces

Smooth, Velvety

Stem

4 - 8 cm long, 1 - 2 cm thick; equal, often curved near the base; finely stippled and cap-colored; smooth

Stem Shapes

Tapering

Stem Surfaces

Fibrillose

Flesh

Pale yellow

Ring

Ringless

Spore Print Color

Olive-brown

Odor

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

Body Color

Brown

Yellow

Red

Flesh Bruises

The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.

Growth Form

Solitary, Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Parasitic

Substrate

On mushrooms

You can find Parasitic bolete by these plants:

Eastern hemlock, Common earthball

Occurence Habitats

Coniferous Woodland, Deciduous Woodland

Species Status

Widespread in Europe

Endangered Species

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Habitat of Parasitic bolete

Parasitic bolete thrives in environments where its host, Scleroderma citrinum, establishes symbiosis with hardwoods and conifers, preferring damp eastern hemlock bogs.

Distribution Area of Parasitic bolete

Eastern North America,Europe

Scientific Classification of Parasitic bolete

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Boletes and allies

Family

Boletes

Genus

Pseudoboletus

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Tips for Finding Parasitic bolete

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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Parasitic bolete

Prefers calcareous soil conditions.

What are Some Tips for Finding Parasitic bolete

Look for the common host, the Earthball mushroom, which parasitic bolete parasitizes.
Target regions with hardwoods, conifers, especially areas with a prevalence of eastern hemlock trees.
Search in damp environments, as parasitic bolete favors bogs or swamp-like areas.
Inspect areas where Earthball mushrooms appear deformed or unusual, as this could indicate parasitic bolete presence.
Scour small clusters rather than just individual growths, as parasitic bolete can sometimes grow in groups.

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