Butter-foot bolete
Boletus auripes
A species of Boletus.
The Butter-foot bolete is recognizable by its yellow stalk and a cap that ranges from yellowish-brown to deep brown, allowing it to be easily spotted in its forest surroundings. This type of mushroom frequently forms symbiotic relationships with deciduous trees, where it plays a vital part in the health of woodland ecosystems by aiding in the breakdown of organic matter and the circulation of nutrients. You'll typically find the Butter-foot bolete emerging during the warmer parts of the year, thriving particularly well in damp earth.
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Attributes of Butter-foot bolete
Cap Diameter
5 - 22 cm
Height
7 - 15 cm
Cap Shape
Convex
Cap Surfaces
Velvety
Stem Shapes
Club Shaped
Stem Surfaces
With Reticulum
Ring
Ringless
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Butter-foot bolete by these plants
Tanoak, Blue spruce
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland
Scientific Classification of Butter-foot bolete
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Boletes and allies
Family
Boletes
Genus
Boletus
Toxicity and Edibility of Butter-foot bolete
Is Butter-foot bolete Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
