Shaggy-stalked bolete
Heimioporus betula
A species of Heimioporus.
Heimioporus betula, commonly known as the shaggy-stalked bolete, is readily recognizable by its distinctively rugged stipe, marked with deep crevices that evoke the look of a birch tree's flaking bark. Although its cap presents a rather unremarkable, medium-sheen, dark brown hue, its vibrant yellow underside, dotted with prominent pores, offers a striking contrast.
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Attributes of Shaggy-stalked bolete
Height
5 - 20 cm
Cap
Cap 2–5 cm; hemispherical to convex; yellow to orange, red, or reddish brown; smooth, sticky when damp; margin a little incurved
Stem
Stem 10 - 15 cm long, 1 - 2 cm thick; equal above a slightly swollen base; yellow to dull red; with a coarse, shaggy network of grooves and ridges
Flesh
Greenish yellow to orange-yellow
Spore Print Color
Olive-brown
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
BrownYellowRedGoldWhiteOrange
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On wood
You can find Shaggy-stalked bolete by these plants
Spruces, Pines
Species Status
Fairly widely distributed
Scientific Classification of Shaggy-stalked bolete
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Boletes and allies
Family
Boletes
Genus
Heimioporus
Toxicity and Edibility of Shaggy-stalked bolete
Is Shaggy-stalked bolete Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.