Tylopilus ferrugineus is a member of the Boletaceae family, recognizable by its reddish-brown cap and similarly colored porous underside. The stalk is typically thick and adorned with a fine network pattern. It thrives in hardwood forests, often forming a symbiotic relationship with living trees, and can be found during the warmer months of the year.
Cap Diameter:
3 - 10 cm
Odor:
Slightly sweet, generally not distinctive.
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Attributes
Toxicity and Edibility
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Tylopilus ferrugineus
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Attributes of Tylopilus ferrugineus
Cap Diameter
3 - 10 cm
Height
3 - 12 cm
Cap
Cap 3 - 10 cm across; convex to flat; brown to reddish brown to tan
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly, Velvety
Stem
Stem 2 - 10 cm long, 1 - 4 cm thick; club-shaped, equal; pale, brown
Stem Shapes
Club Shaped
Stem Surfaces
Smooth
Flesh
Firm; white; turns pinkish to brownish when sliced
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Brownish pink to pinkish brown
Odor
Slightly sweet, generally not distinctive.
Body Color
Brown
Red
White
Flesh Bruises
Discolor to brown
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Tylopilus ferrugineus by these plants:
Oaks, Hickories
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland
Species Status
Widely distributed
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Tylopilus ferrugineus
Tylopilus ferrugineus often resides in forests or woodlands, particularly among oak trees, where it may grow alone or in small groups.
Scientific Classification of Tylopilus ferrugineus
