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Ornate-stalked bolete

Retiboletus ornatipes

A species of Retiboletus, Also known as Ornate bolete

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.

Cap Diameter:

3 - 15 cm

Odor:

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

General Info About Ornate-stalked bolete

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Attributes of Ornate-stalked bolete

Cap Diameter

3 - 15 cm

Height

7 - 12 cm

Cap

Cap 4 - 12 cm; convex; brown; dry; the margin slightly inrolled when young

Cap Shape

Convex

Cap Surfaces

Velvety

Stem

Stem 6 - 10 cm long, 1 - 3 cm thick; equal, or tapered to the base; bright yellow; solid

Stem Shapes

Tapering

Stem Surfaces

With Reticulum

Flesh

Yellow; not staining when sliced

Ring

Ringless

Spore Print Color

Bright orangish yellow, olive

Odor

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

Body Color

Brown

Yellow

Bronze

Flesh Bruises

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

Growth Form

Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Mycorrhizal

Substrate

On soil, Mosses

You can find Ornate-stalked bolete by these plants:

Oaks, Pines, Hickories

Occurence Habitats

Deciduous Woodland

Species Status

Widely distributed

Endangered Species

How to Identify Ornate-stalked bolete

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Habitat of Ornate-stalked bolete

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.

Scientific Classification of Ornate-stalked bolete

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Boletes and allies

Family

Boletes

Genus

Retiboletus

Toxicity and Edibility of Ornate-stalked bolete

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Edibility of Ornate-stalked bolete

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.

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Tips for Finding Ornate-stalked bolete

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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Ornate-stalked bolete

Prefers well-drained, rich soil.

What are Some Tips for Finding Ornate-stalked bolete

Search beneath and around oak trees, as ornate-stalked bolete has an affinity for these areas.
Look for mossy patches in hardwood forests, where ornate-stalked bolete is frequently found.
Investigate areas that appear well-drained and contain rich soil, conducive to the growth of ornate-stalked bolete.
Examine the ground for solitary specimens or small groups, as ornate-stalked bolete doesn't typically form large clusters.

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