Boletus albisulphureus (“Chalky White Bolete”)

Description

Genus: Boletus

• Genus 2: Gyroporus

Species: albisulphureus

Common Name: “Chalky White Bolete”

Tells: White cap flesh DNS & may smell pungent or medicinal. White stem yellows going up w/white-yellow netting by cap.

Other Information: White cap may tint yellow or brown in age, esp. by edge, & may get fine cracks. White pores age toward olive-yellow & DNS. Likes oak and sandy soil.

Edibility: Good.

CHEMICAL TESTS:

• NH4OH (Ammonia): No data.
• KOH: Cap surface turns pale pink.
• FeSO4 (Iron Salts): No data.

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