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Satan's bolete

Rubroboletus satanas

A species of Rubroboletus

Given its name, it comes as no surprise that Satan's bolete (Rubroboletus satanas) is toxic and causes extremely unpleasant effects when consumed. It has a highly unpleasant rotting-meat odor. Satan's bolete favors chalky soils. It can grow extremely large, with caps occasionally reaching a diameter of 50 cm.

Cap Diameter:

30 - 50 cm

Odor:

Mild initially, becomes unpleasant with age.

General Info About Satan's bolete

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Attributes of Satan's bolete

Cap Diameter

30 - 50 cm

Height

8 - 25 cm

Cap

30 - 50 cm in diameter; convex, flat; whitish flushed with brown or buff; smooth

Cap Shape

Convex, Depressed

Cap Surfaces

Velvety

Stem

5 - 20 cm long; typically swollen above the base; yellow-orange at the top, red below, buff at the base; with a partial netlike covering

Stem Shapes

Bulbous

Stem Surfaces

With Reticulum

Flesh

Thick; spongy; white to pale yellow; turning pale blue when cut

Ring

Ringless

Spore Print Color

Olive-brown

Odor

Mild initially, becomes unpleasant with age.

Body Color

Yellow

Red

Gold

Orange

Purple

Pink

Flesh Bruises

Discolor to blue

Growth Form

Solitary, Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Mycorrhizal

Substrate

On soil

You can find Satan's bolete by these plants:

Oaks, Lindens, European beech

Occurence Habitats

Deciduous Woodland

Species Status

Widely distributed throughout the temperate zone

Endangered Species

How to Identify Satan's bolete

Fruiting Body Cap Pores

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Habitat of Satan's bolete

Satan's bolete is generally found in deciduous woodlands, favoring areas under beech and oak canopy.

Distribution Area of Satan's bolete

Europe,North Africa

Scientific Classification of Satan's bolete

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Boletes and allies

Family

Boletes

Genus

Rubroboletus

Toxicity and Edibility of Satan's bolete

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Is Satan's bolete Toxic?

Satan's bolete is a toxic mushroom species. Its toxicity can induce severe gastrointestinal distress, including symptoms such as diarrhea, stomach pains, vomiting, and in some rare cases, bloody diarrhoea. These symptoms can persist for up to six hours. Due to its strong unpleasant odor in maturity and significant reported toxicity, it's advised to avoid consumption.

Type of poisoning

Gastrointestinal

Toxic Severity

Low to high toxicity

Incubation Period

0.5-6 hours

Poisoning Symptoms

Digestive issues, vertigo, vision complications, blood circulation troubles.

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Tips for Finding Satan's bolete

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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Satan's bolete

Prefers alkaline, calcium-rich chalky soils.

What are Some Tips for Finding Satan's bolete

Look for satan's bolete in deciduous forests where beech and oak trees are prevalent.
Focus on areas with alkaline soils that have a high chalk content.
Search at the base of trees or in clearings within the suitable woodland habitats.
Gently inspect the leaf litter and ground debris in these areas for emerging fruiting bodies.
Be aware of the ecosystem and disturb it as little as possible while searching.