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Sour cap suillus

Suillus acidus

A species of Slippery jacks

Sour cap suillus is identified by its occasionally hollow stem that snaps like a twig. The stem also has a sticky ring and distinctive markings. It is usually located in red pine areas from late summer to early fall. Sour cap suillus is thought to be named for the sour-tasting slime on its cap.

Cap Diameter:

3 - 12 cm

Odor:

Non-distinctive, slightly soapy aroma.

General Info About Sour cap suillus

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Attributes of Sour cap suillus

Cap Diameter

3 - 12 cm

Height

4 - 12 cm

Cap

Cap 3.5 - 12 cm; convex, broadly convex; yellow, brown; thickly slimy when fresh; margin at first inrolled and attached to a whitish partial veil

Cap Shape

Convex

Cap Surfaces

Smooth, Slimy or slightly sticky

Stem

Stem 6 - 10 cm long, 5 - 13 mm thick; equal, tough; whitish to yellowish below

Stem Shapes

Cylindrical

Stem Surfaces

Smooth

Flesh

Whitish to yellow; display pinkish or not on exposure

Ring

Thin; bracelet-like, gelatinous, viscid; yellowish

Ring

With Ring Zone

Spore Print Color

Cinnamon brown

Odor

Non-distinctive, slightly soapy aroma.

Body Color

Brown

Yellow

Gold

Orange

Flesh Bruises

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

Growth Form

Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Mycorrhizal

Substrate

On soil

You can find Sour cap suillus by these plants:

Red pine

Occurence Habitats

Coniferous Woodland

Species Status

Occasional to fairly common

Endangered Species

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Habitat of Sour cap suillus

Sour cap suillus typically forms relationships with pine trees. It is found in forests or areas with scattered to dense pine populations.

Scientific Classification of Sour cap suillus

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Boletes and allies

Family

Suillaceae

Genus

Slippery jacks

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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Sour cap suillus

Well-drained, sandy, or loamy soil.

What are Some Tips for Finding Sour cap suillus

Focus on pine forests or areas with a high presence of pine trees.
Scan the ground near the base of pine trees, as sour cap suillus often grows in these areas.
Look for areas with well-drained, sandy or loamy soil, as these are preferred by sour cap suillus.
Search in natural pine tree groupings or near downed pine tree logs and branches.

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