Tylopilus ferrugineus
Tylopilus ferrugineus
A species of Tylopilus.
Tylopilus ferrugineus belongs to the Boletaceae family and is distinguished by its reddish-brown cap and similarly colored porous surface underneath. Its stem is usually stout and features a delicate reticulate pattern. This species flourishes in deciduous woodlands, frequently forming a mutualistic association with host trees, and is typically observed throughout the warmer seasons.
In This Article
Attributes of Tylopilus ferrugineus
Cap Diameter
3 - 10 cm
Height
3 - 12 cm
Cap
Cap 3 - 10 cm across; convex to flat; brown to reddish brown to tan
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly, Velvety
Stem
Stem 2 - 10 cm long, 1 - 4 cm thick; club-shaped, equal; pale, brown
Stem Shapes
Club Shaped
Stem Surfaces
Smooth
Flesh
Firm; white; turns pinkish to brownish when sliced
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Brownish pink to pinkish brown
Odor
Slightly sweet, generally not distinctive.
Body Color
BrownRedWhite
Flesh Bruises
Discolor to brown
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Tylopilus ferrugineus by these plants
Oaks, Hickories
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland
Species Status
Widely distributed
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Tylopilus ferrugineus
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Boletes and allies
Family
Boletes
Genus
Tylopilus
Toxicity and Edibility of Tylopilus ferrugineus
Is Tylopilus ferrugineus Toxic?
Tylopilus ferrugineus is poisonous; consuming it can cause a range of symptoms. It's advisable to avoid this fungus.
