Zeller's bolete
Xerocomellus zelleri
A species of Xerocomellus.
Zeller's bolete (Xerocomellus zelleri) is easily recognized by its distinctively dark, almost black cap, which, when illuminated correctly, exhibits a pearlescent shimmer. This attractive cap can expand to a diameter of 12 cm and maintains a gently curved, convex form. Beneath this cap, the mushroom displays a dense network of golden-yellow pores that are closely packed together, eventually transitioning to an unappealing putrid green as the mushroom matures.
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Attributes of Zeller's bolete
Cap Diameter
4 - 12 cm
Height
5 - 10 cm
Cap
Cap 4 - 12 cm across; convex to flat; dark brown to black-brown; surface smooth to deeply wrinkled
Stem
Stem 12 cm long, 1 - 3 cm thick; pale yellow, scarlet to crimson; surface smooth, slightly ribbed
Flesh
Flesh 1.5 cm thick; yellow to dirty yellow; pale yellow and flushing blue when cut
Spore Print Color
Olive-brown
Odor
Mildly mushroomy, not distinctive.
Body Color
BrownBlackYellowRedCream
Flesh Bruises
Discolor to blue
Growth Form
Solitary, Gregarious, Scattered
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil, Leaf or Needle Litter
You can find Zeller's bolete by these plants
Coast redwood
Occurence Habitats
Coniferous Woodland
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Zeller's bolete
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Boletes and allies
Family
Boletes
Genus
Xerocomellus
Toxicity and Edibility of Zeller's bolete
Is Zeller's bolete Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
