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Reddish brown bitter bolete

Tylopilus rubrobrunneus

A species of Tylopilus

As the name denotes, the reddish brown bitter bolete (Tylopilus rubrobrunneus) has a thick cap of a reddish-brown cap perched atop a thick stem. In youth, the cap is more of a purple color but matures into a deeper brown color. Many times the cap is so thick the stem cannot be seen. This mushroom is not toxic; however, the bitterness renders it inedible.

Cap Diameter:

5 - 15 cm

Odor:

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

General Info About Reddish brown bitter bolete

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Attributes of Reddish brown bitter bolete

Cap Diameter

5 - 15 cm

Height

7 - 15 cm

Cap

Cap 5 - 15 cm; convex, nearly flat; dry; purple, brown; the young margin whitish and incurved

Cap Shape

Convex, Flat

Cap Surfaces

Velvety, Smooth

Stem

Stem 7 - 14 cm long, 1.5 - 4 cm thick; equal, or club-shaped; whitish to brownish; bald

Stem Shapes

Club Shaped

Stem Surfaces

Smooth

Flesh

Thick; soft; white, unchanging when sliced

Ring

Ringless

Spore Print Color

Dull pinkish to reddish brown

Odor

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

Body Color

Brown

Bronze

White

Purple

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 Reddish brown bitter bolete by these plants:

White oak

Occurence Habitats

Deciduous Woodland

Species Status

Widely distributed

Endangered Species

How to Identify Reddish brown bitter bolete

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Habitat of Reddish brown bitter bolete

The reddish brown bitter bolete is a mushroom of deciduous forests, but it's primarily associated with oaks. It is always found near the roots of its host tree, where it exists in a symbiotic relationship in which the two species feed each other essential nutrients.

Scientific Classification of Reddish brown bitter bolete

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Boletes and allies

Family

Boletes

Genus

Tylopilus

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Tips for Finding Reddish brown bitter bolete

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What are the Ideal Soil Conditions for Reddish brown bitter bolete

Prefers well-drained, nutrient-rich soil.

What are Some Tips for Finding Reddish brown bitter bolete

Seek out areas where oak and other hardwood trees are abundant as reddish brown bitter bolete tends to establish symbiotic relationships with these types of trees.
Look for reddish brown bitter bolete around the base of trees or in open woodland areas, rather than densely forested underbrush, as they may grow alone or scattered.
Investigate small groups of mushrooms as reddish brown bitter bolete sometimes grows in a clustered manner, allowing for the possibility of finding multiple specimens in one area.
Gently examine the soil around hardwood trees, as reddish brown bitter bolete prefers well-drained, nutrient-rich soil which supports mushroom growth.
Utilize a simple, gentle brushing technique to reveal any mushrooms growing under a layer of fallen leaves without harming the mushroom or its habitat.

How to Clean and Preserve Reddish brown bitter bolete

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