Although pulveroboletus curtisii seems like a member of the Suillus genus at first glance, this is actually a bolete mushroom. The cap is very slimy but this is the only characteristic that matches Suillus species. Pulveroboletus curtisii is a mycorrhizal species which means it lives in a symbiotic relationship with a tree.
Cap Diameter:
3 - 9 cm
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Pulveroboletus curtisii
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Attributes of Pulveroboletus curtisii
Cap Diameter
3 - 9 cm
Height
6 - 12 cm
Cap
Cap 3 - 9 cm across; convex, nearly flat; yellow; margin with a pale, overhanging portion
Stem
Stem 6 - 12 cm long, 5 - 15 mm thick; yellow; with tiny fibers near the apex
Flesh
Whitish; not staining on exposure
Spore Print Color
Olive brown
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
Yellow
White
Orange
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Pulveroboletus curtisii by these plants:
Overcup oak
Species Status
Limited to eastern and southern North America.
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Habitat of Pulveroboletus curtisii
Coniferous or mixed woods, often with pines
Scientific Classification of Pulveroboletus curtisii
