Ornate-stalked bolete
A species of Retiboletus, Also known as Ornate bolete Scientific name : Retiboletus ornatipes Genus : Retiboletus
Ornate-stalked bolete, A species of Retiboletus
Also known as:
Ornate bolete
Scientific name: Retiboletus ornatipes
Genus: Retiboletus
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Description
This beautiful, vivid species commonly associates with oaks and hickories. Like other members of the bolete family, the ornate-stalked bolete has a thick stalk and a bulbous cap - in this particular species, both are usually a bright yellow.
Colors
Brown
Yellow
Bronze
Habitat
The ornate-stalked bolete commonly grows in deciduous forests. Most often, it is associated with oaks. This fungus feeds in a symbiotic relationship with the tree’s roots, helping it absorb water and nutrients while the tree provides it sugars and amino acids. The mushrooms appear on the ground beneath the host tree, surrounded by moss.
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General Info
Edibility
Though handsome to look at, and closely related to plenty of choice edible species, the ornate-stalked bolete is, unfortunately, not very palatable. Several sources list this species as being too bitter to eat—only occasionally will a tasty one be encountered. This mushroom is not very popular due to their very hit-and-miss flavor.
Habitat
The ornate-stalked bolete commonly grows in deciduous forests. Most often, it is associated with oaks. This fungus feeds in a symbiotic relationship with the tree’s roots, helping it absorb water and nutrients while the tree provides it sugars and amino acids. The mushrooms appear on the ground beneath the host tree, surrounded by moss.
Growth Form
Solitary, scattered, gregarious
Sporocarp Height
12 cm
Cap Diameter
4–12 cm
Endangered Species
No
Habit
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
Smell
Taste mild or somewhat bitter
Spore Print
Bright orangish yellow, olive
Species Status
Widely distributed
How to identify it?
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Boletes and allies Family
Boletes Genus
Retiboletus Species
Ornate-stalked bolete