The ravenel's bolete is an unusual and unmistakable mushroom — unlike all other bolete mushrooms, this species has a powdery veil that covers the pores and the part of the stem when still young. The veil is bright yellow, almost fluorescent. Ravenel's bolete has been used for making mushroom-based dyes.
Cap Diameter:
2 - 12 cm
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
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Attributes
Toxicity and Edibility
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Ravenel's bolete
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Attributes of Ravenel's bolete
Cap Diameter
2 - 12 cm
Height
8 - 15 cm
Cap
Cap 2 - 12 cm; convex, becoming flat; sulfur-yellow, becoming orange-brown; edge often hung with veil remnants
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat
Cap Surfaces
Smooth, Slimy or slightly sticky
Stem
Stem to 15 cm long and 2 cm thick; equal or tapering to the base; yellow or whitish; with an irregular ring or veil remains
Stem Shapes
Tapering
Stem Surfaces
Fibrillose
Flesh
White to pale yellow; slowly turning pale blue when it is cut
Ring
Flimsy
Ring
With Ring
Spore Print Color
Olive-brown
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
Brown
Yellow
Red
Orange
Flesh Bruises
Discolor to blue
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Ravenel's bolete by these plants:
Oaks, Pines
Occurence Habitats
Coniferous Woodland, Mixed Woodland
Species Status
Widely distributed in North America, more common in the south
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Ravenel's bolete
Ravenel's bolete thrives in mixed hardwood and coniferous forests, often found near conifers like pines, spruces, or hardwoods such as oaks.
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Is Ravenel's bolete Toxic?
The ravenel's bolete is a toxic mushroom that causes mild gastrointestinal disturbances when ingested. The symptoms occur around 30 minutes after consumption, and they most commonly include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach cramps, and sweating.
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Tips for Finding Ravenel's bolete
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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Ravenel's bolete
Prefers well-drained, usually acidic soil.
What are Some Tips for Finding Ravenel's bolete
Seek out areas with a mix of coniferous and hardwood trees such as pines, spruces, and oaks.
Inspect the base of these trees and nearby ground, as ravenel's bolete may grow alone or in small clusters.
Check for a well-drained, slightly acidic soil as a potential growth spot for ravenel's bolete.
Explore forested areas after weather patterns that include rain, as moisture may trigger fruiting.
Be persistent and revisit sites, as ravenel's bolete can be uncommon and sporadic in appearance.
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