The cap and the ring of the jellied bolete are very sticky compared to other Suillus species. It is also rather small and inconspicuous for a Suillus mushroom. It is very similar to S. sibiricus and S. americanus, which are more brightly colored than the jellied bolete.
Cap Diameter:
2 - 8 cm
Odor:
Harsh, slightly pungent scent.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Jellied bolete
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Attributes of Jellied bolete
Cap Diameter
2 - 8 cm
Height
3 - 7 cm
Cap
Cap 2 - 8 cm across; convex; buff to pale olive-grey; glabrous; margin decurved, wavy
Cap Shape
Convex, Central Bump
Cap Surfaces
Smooth, Slimy or slightly sticky
Stem
Stem 2 - 5 cm long, 5 - 10 mm thick; round; pallid, brownish; discolorations where bruised
Stem Shapes
Tapering
Stem Surfaces
Smooth to slightly fibrous
Ring
With Ring
Spore Print Color
Brownish-olive
Odor
Harsh, slightly pungent scent.
Body Color
Brown
Green
Yellow
Gray
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Jellied bolete by these plants:
Pines
Occurence Habitats
Coniferous Woodland
Species Status
Relatively common
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Jellied bolete
Jellied bolete is found in the coniferous woods, often in areas with pine trees, preferring moist environments with ample organic material.
