False black velvet bolete typically features a velvety dark cap with a unique texture, setting it apart visually in its habitat. Found primarily in woodland settings, it thrives symbiotically with certain trees, drawing nutrients while assisting in the tree's nutrient absorption. The underside of its cap showcases a spore-producing surface with pores that are notable for their hue. False black velvet bolete results from a complex life cycle and reproduces via spores, which are wind-dispersed, perpetuating its presence in its ecosystem.
Cap Diameter:
8 - 20 cm
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General Info About False black velvet bolete
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Attributes of False black velvet bolete
Cap Diameter
8 - 20 cm
Height
6 - 12 cm
Cap
Cap 8 - 20 cm across; hemispheric to broadly convex to flat; light brown to olive-brown
Stem
Stem 6 - 12 cm long, 1.5 - 4.5 cm thick; equal; grayish to dark brown to black; surface with finely tomentose
Flesh
Whitish; turns pink to pinkish-red to black when cut or injured
Spore Print Color
Reddish-brown
Body Color
Brown
Black
Green
Yellow
Gray
Flesh Bruises
Discolor to gray or black
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find False black velvet bolete by these plants:
Oaks, Maples, Pines
Species Status
Fairly common
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Habitat of False black velvet bolete
Mixed tree stands with deciduous trees
Scientific Classification of False black velvet bolete
