Caloboletus inedulis
Caloboletus inedulis
A species of Bitter boletes.
Caloboletus inedulis, a member of the Boletaceae mushroom family, features a cap whose hue often ranges from yellow to brown, though other colors are possible. Instead of gills, the underside is covered with small pores, typical for its genus. The stalk is frequently thick and may exhibit a reticulated design. This fungus flourishes in forested environments, engaging in mutually beneficial relationships with trees.
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Attributes of Caloboletus inedulis
Cap Diameter
4 - 13 cm
Height
5 - 12 cm
Cap
Cap 4 - 13 cm across; convex to broadly convex; whitish to pale tan or brown
Cap Shape
Convex
Cap Surfaces
Velvety
Stem
Stem 4 - 9 cm long, 1 - 2 cm thick; equal; whitish or yellowish to brownish
Stem Shapes
Club Shaped
Stem Surfaces
With Reticulum
Flesh
Soft; whitish, purple-red; turns pale blue on exposure
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Olive brown
Odor
Mildly fungoid, generally nondescript.
Body Color
BrownYellowRedWhitePink
Flesh Bruises
Discolor to blue
Growth Form
Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Caloboletus inedulis by these plants
Eastern hemlock
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland, Coniferous Woodland
Species Status
Widely distributed
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Caloboletus inedulis
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Boletes and allies
Family
Boletes
Genus
Bitter boletes
Toxicity and Edibility of Caloboletus inedulis
Is Caloboletus inedulis Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
