Boletus pulcherrimus belongs to a notable fungal family known for its distinct mushrooms. It can be recognized by a stout stature and vibrant colors. Boletus pulcherrimus usually has a cap that changes color as it matures, often featuring shades of red or pink. The underside of the cap exhibits pores instead of gills. They are a part of forest ecosystems, contributing to the decomposition of organic matter.
Cap Diameter:
8 - 18 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 Boletus pulcherrimus
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Attributes of Boletus pulcherrimus
Cap Diameter
8 - 18 cm
Height
7 - 15 cm
Cap
Cap reach 25 cm in diameter; convex, flat; various shades of olive- to reddish-brown; the margin curved inwards
Cap Shape
Convex
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly
Stem
Stem 7 - 20 cm long, thick up to 10 cm in diameter at the base, 2 - 5 cm at the top;base tapering at the top, solid, firm; yellow or yellow-brown
Stem Shapes
Club Shaped
Stem Surfaces
With Reticulum
Flesh
3 - 4 cm thick at maturity; soft; cream-yellow; bluing when cut
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Olive-brown
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
Brown
Green
Yellow
Red
Flesh Bruises
Discolor to blue
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Boletus pulcherrimus by these plants:
Oaks, Pines
Occurence Habitats
Mixed Woodland
Species Status
Uncommon
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Boletus pulcherrimus
Boletus pulcherrimus can be typically found in mixed hardwood and conifer woods, preferring environments where both tree types coexist.
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Is Boletus pulcherrimus Toxic?
Boletus pulcherrimus is a poisonous mushroom, gastroenteritis occur 30 minutes to 3 hours after ingestion. Major symptoms include nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps and diarrhea, sometimes accompanied by sweating, weakness, dizziness and chills.
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Tips for Finding Boletus pulcherrimus
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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Boletus pulcherrimus
Acidic to neutral, well-drained, rich in organic matter.
What are Some Tips for Finding Boletus pulcherrimus
Explore areas with a mix of hardwoods and conifers, as boletus pulcherrimus thrives in such environments.
Look near trees that create a moderately dense canopy, which provides the humus-rich soil that boletus pulcherrimus favors.
Inspect spots where the ground is moist but not waterlogged, as boletus pulcherrimus requires well-drained soil.
Search in areas of natural leaf and wood debris, which contribute to the organic matter boletus pulcherrimus needs.
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