The slippery white bolete can be found beneath pine trees. Its large, slimy caps are particularly frequent sights around forest edges. Its scientific name, Suillus placidus, translates to “gentle and swine-like,” in poetic reference to the mushroom’s shape and greasy appearance.
Cap Diameter:
3 - 10 cm
Odor:
Mild 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 Slippery white bolete
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Attributes of Slippery white bolete
Cap Diameter
3 - 10 cm
Height
5 - 10 cm
Cap
Cap 4 - 9 cm; convex or nearly flat; white to yellowish white or nearly yellowish; sticky when fresh, bald or nearly so
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat
Cap Surfaces
Smooth, Slimy or slightly sticky
Stem
Stem 4 - 9 cm long, 5 - 12 mm thick; equal above a somewhat tapered base; whitish to reddish brown or brown; sticky when fresh
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth
Flesh
White, becoming yellowish with age
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Cinnamon-brown
Odor
Mild mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
Brown
Yellow
Red
White
Pink
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil, Dead Woods
You can find Slippery white bolete by these plants:
Eastern white pine, Pines
Occurence Habitats
Coniferous Woodland
Species Status
Fairly widely distributed in northeastern North America
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Slippery white bolete
The slippery white bolete can be found anywhere where eastern white pine (Pinus strobus) grows. It lives in symbiotic association with white pine, where the two species exchange valuable nutrients through the mycorrhizal network. The mushroom grows on the ground, near the roots of its host tree.
Distribution Area of Slippery white bolete
North America,Europe,northern Asia
Scientific Classification of Slippery white bolete
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Is Slippery white bolete Toxic?
Slippery white bolete is identifiable by distinctive morphological features. Although it varies by individual, exposure can result in slight to severe allergic reactions, with symptoms including skin rashes, mouth swelling, or respiratory issues. In extreme instances, anaphylaxis may occur. Safe avoidance is recommended, given slippery white bolete's potential risks to human health.
Type of poisoning
Allergic
Toxic Severity
Low toxicity
Incubation Period
0.5-24 hours
Poisoning Symptoms
Individual responses to a mushroom allergy can differ widely, with reactions spanning from slight to intense, including skin rashes, itching, swelling in the mouth, stomach upset, and respiratory issues. In severe cases, it can lead to anaphylaxis, which requires immediate medical attention.
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Tips for Finding Slippery white bolete
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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Slippery white bolete
Prefers well-drained, acidic soils.
What are Some Tips for Finding Slippery white bolete
Search in coniferous woodlands, focusing on areas around stumps and footpaths.
Look for slippery white bolete where the ground is well-drained and the soil appears to be acidic.
Inspect potential areas gregariously to increase chances of locating slippery white bolete.
Explore alone or in scattered groups to find solitary or grouped slippery white bolete.
Repeatedly visit identified habitats as slippery white bolete may appear gregariously.
How to Clean and Preserve Slippery white bolete
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