Suillus subaureus belongs to a group of fungi with a symbiotic relationship with certain trees, contributing to forest health. It has a distinctive cap that often appears sticky or shiny and varies in color. The underside typically features small tubes instead of gills. Suillus subaureus usually flourishes in the presence of specific tree species, revealing the interconnectedness of forest ecosystems.
Cap Diameter:
3 - 12 cm
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
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Tips for Finding
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Common Questions
General Info About Suillus subaureus
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Attributes of Suillus subaureus
Cap Diameter
3 - 12 cm
Height
5 - 12 cm
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly, Slimy or slightly sticky
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth to slightly fibrous
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Cinnamon brown
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
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 Suillus subaureus by these plants:
Quaking aspen, Big-tooth aspen
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland, Coniferous Woodland
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Habitat of Suillus subaureus
Suillus subaureus thrives in mixed forests among oaks and aspens, often near pines, preferring stable microclimates.
