Lilac-brown bolete
A species of Sutorius Scientific name : Sutorius eximius Genus : Sutorius
Lilac-brown bolete, A species of Sutorius
Scientific name: Sutorius eximius
Genus: Sutorius
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Description
Lilac-brown bolete is an attractive species with purple and brown spores that gradually color the white cap. When the mushroom is cut, its color can change to pink, red, brown, or blue. Lilac-brown bolete thrives in mixed forests preferring to grow under spruce and hemlock trees.
Colors
Brown
Red
Gray
Purple
Habitat
Coniferous and deciduous trees
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People often ask
General Info
Toxicity
The lilac-brown bolete is reported to be a poisonous mushroom. When ingested, it causes severe gastrointestinal upset in some people. The most common symptoms of poisoning include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach cramps. It should be avoided.
Habitat
Coniferous and deciduous trees
Growth Form
Mycorrhizal
Cap Diameter
5-12 cm
Endangered Species
No
Smell
No distinctive odor, a mild to slightly bitter taste
Spore Print
Pinkish to reddish-brown to amber-brown
Species Status
Widely distributed
Photo By walt sturgeon (Mycowalt) , used under CC-BY-SA-3.0 /Cropped and compressed from original
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Boletes and allies Family
Boletes Genus
Sutorius Species
Lilac-brown bolete