Pungent slippery jack
Suillus pungens
A species of Slippery jacks.
The pungent slippery jack undeniably lives up to its designation; this species typically emits a potent and unpalatable odor. It exhibits a chameleon-like quality, undergoing several chromatic shifts during its development – its caps frequently transition from white to grey-green, culminating in a brick-colored hue.
In This Article
Attributes of Pungent slippery jack
Cap Diameter
3 - 13 cm
Height
4 - 10 cm
Cap
Caps up to 14 cm wide; whitish, grayish-olive, reddish-brown; sticky to slimy when moist; margin initially rolled inward
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat
Cap Surfaces
Smooth, Slimy or slightly sticky
Stem
Stem up to 7 cm long, 2 cm thick; dotted; initially whitish
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth
Flesh
1 - 2 cm thick; white, yellow
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Olive-brown to pale cinnamon-brown
Odor
Strong, fragrant, reminiscent of forest floor.
Body Color
YellowWhite
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Pungent slippery jack by these plants
Bishop pine, Monterey pine
Occurence Habitats
Coniferous Woodland
Species Status
Least Concern
Scientific Classification of Pungent slippery jack
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Boletes and allies
Family
Suillaceae
Genus
Slippery jacks
Toxicity and Edibility of Pungent slippery jack
Is Pungent slippery jack Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
