Xerocomus tenax belongs to a family known for mushrooms with thick, spongy undersides instead of gills. It has a distinctive cap that might change color as it matures, and its stout stem often displays a network-like pattern. Typically found in wooded areas, xerocomus tenax forms a symbiotic relationship with the roots of trees, helping them absorb nutrients.
Cap Diameter:
3 - 9 cm
Odor:
Mild, nondescript fungus aroma.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Xerocomus tenax
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Attributes of Xerocomus tenax
Cap Diameter
3 - 9 cm
Height
6 - 11 cm
Cap
Cap 3 - 9 cm; convex; yellowish brown to reddish brown or pinkish brown; dry
Cap Shape
Convex
Cap Surfaces
Velvety
Stem
Stem 5 - 9 cm long, 5 - 25 mm thick; tapered at the base; dry, solid, tough; whitish to pale yellowish
Stem Shapes
Tapering
Stem Surfaces
With Reticulum
Flesh
Whitish to very pale yellowish; not staining when sliced, or turning pinkish in the cap
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Olive to olive brown
Odor
Mild, nondescript fungus aroma.
Body Color
Brown
Yellow
Red
White
Pink
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 Xerocomus tenax by these plants:
Oaks, Pines
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland
Species Status
Widely distributed in North America east of the Rocky Mountains
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Xerocomus tenax
Xerocomus tenax thrives in woodlands dominated by oak trees and other hardwoods, often found growing solo or in small groups.
