Rhizopogon obtextus belongs to a group of subterranean fungi typically associated with trees in a symbiotic relationship. They help trees absorb minerals and water from the soil. This mushroom is characterized by its round, below-ground fruiting bodies that contribute to the forest ecology by enhancing soil fertility and plant health.
Cap Diameter:
1.5 - 8 cm
Odor:
Odour mushroomy, fetid when mature
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Attributes of Rhizopogon obtextus
Cap Diameter
1.5 - 8 cm
Cap
1.5 - 8 cm in width; irregular potatoe-shaped; dawny, white then ochre; covered with thin veins
