False black velvet bolete

Tylopilus atronicotianus

A species of Tylopilus.

The false black velvet bolete is often recognized by its plush, dark-colored cap, which has a distinct feel, making it stand out in its environment. It's predominantly found in forests, where it forms a mutually beneficial relationship with specific trees, obtaining nutrients while also aiding the trees in their nutrient uptake. Beneath its cap, there's a spore-bearing surface characterized by pores of a remarkable color. The existence of the false black velvet bolete is a result of an intricate life cycle, and it propagates through spores that are carried by the wind, ensuring its continued existence in its natural habitat.

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Attributes of False black velvet bolete

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Cap Diameter
8 - 20 cm
Height
6 - 12 cm
Cap
Cap 8 - 20 cm across; hemispheric to broadly convex to flat; light brown to olive-brown
Stem
Stem 6 - 12 cm long, 1.5 - 4.5 cm thick; equal; grayish to dark brown to black; surface with finely tomentose
Flesh
Whitish; turns pink to pinkish-red to black when cut or injured
Spore Print Color
Reddish-brown
Body Color
BrownBlackGreenYellowGray
Flesh Bruises
Discolor to gray or black
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find False black velvet bolete by these plants
Oaks, Maples, Pines
Species Status
Fairly common

Scientific Classification of False black velvet bolete

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Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Boletes and allies
Family
Boletes
Genus
Tylopilus
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Toxicity and Edibility of False black velvet bolete

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Is False black velvet bolete Toxic?

Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.

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