Grey bolete
Retiboletus griseus
A species of Retiboletus.
The Grey bolete, a prevalent fungus, is typically found in American oak and hickory woodlands from summer through autumn. While it commonly presents as a muted grey, a distinguishing characteristic is its tendency to develop yellow staining. It also possesses a subtly sweet aroma.
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Attributes of Grey bolete
Cap Diameter
2 - 10 cm
Height
4 - 11 cm
Cap
Cap 2 - 9 cm; convex, nearly flat; brown to gray; dry, finely velvety becoming more bald and leathery with age
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat
Cap Surfaces
Velvety, Fibrillose-scaly
Stem
Stem 3 - 9 cm long, 1 - 3 cm thick; equal, above a slightly tapered base, base often curved; whitish, yellow; with a wide-meshed, white reticulum
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
With Reticulum
Flesh
White; not staining, or staining slightly pinkish when sliced
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Olive gray to yellow-brown
Odor
Slightly sweet, otherwise not distinctive.
Body Color
BrownYellowGrayOrange
Flesh Bruises
Discolor to pink or red
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Grey bolete by these plants
Pitch pine
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland
Species Status
Widely distributed east of the Rocky Mountains
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Grey bolete
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Boletes and allies
Family
Boletes
Genus
Retiboletus
Toxicity and Edibility of Grey bolete
Is Grey bolete Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
