Curry bolete
Boletus sensibilis
A species of Boletus.
Contrary to popular belief, the curry bolete (Boletus sensibilis) possesses no aroma in its fresh state. However, upon dehydration, this fungus emits a distinct curry-like fragrance, which accounts for its common moniker. Its characteristic red and yellow cap is prone to bruising or exuding a blue liquid with ease, a trait that inspired its epithet 'sensibilis,' signifying its delicate nature.
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Attributes of Curry bolete
Cap Diameter
4 - 13 cm
Height
6 - 15 cm
Cap
Cap 5 - 12 cm; convex to broadly convex; red to orangish red; dry, finely velvety when young, soon bald; bruising blue promptly and strongly
Cap Shape
Convex
Cap Surfaces
Velvety, Smooth
Stem
Stem 5 - 13 cm long, 2 - 3.5 cm thick; gracefully club-shaped; yellow, brownish, orangish; bald, not reticulate; bruising dark blue instantly when handled
Stem Shapes
Club Shaped
Stem Surfaces
Smooth
Flesh
Yellow in cap and stem; staining instantly dark blue when sliced
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Grayish olive
Odor
Mild or non-distinctive, sometimes curry-like.
Body Color
BrownYellowRedOrangePink
Flesh Bruises
Discolor to blue
Growth Form
Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Curry bolete by these plants
Oaks, Pines, Maples
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland
Species Status
Possibly widely distributed east of the Rocky Mountains
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Curry bolete
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Boletes and allies
Family
Boletes
Genus
Boletus
Toxicity and Edibility of Curry bolete
Is Curry bolete Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
