Fistuinella jamaicensis

Coarse netting on the yellow, oft-twisted stem. Pink, yellow or tan cap. Pale, nonbruising cap flesh becomes deep yellow in the stem base. Deep yellow mycelium.

Description

Name in North American Boletes: N/A

Genus: Fistuinella

Species: jamaicensis

Common Name:

Tells: Coarse netting on the yellow, oft-twisted stem. Pink, yellow or tan cap. Pale, nonbruising cap flesh becomes deep yellow in the stem base. Deep yellow mycelium.

Other Information: Deep south. Likes oak.

Science Notes: A Caribbean species that has been found in several of the deep south states.

Edibility: Unknown

CHEMICAL TESTS:

  • NH4OH (Ammonia): No Data.
  • KOH: No Data.
  • FeSO4 (Iron Salts): No Data.

Links:

National Audubon Society Field guide to Mushrooms, Gary Lincoff  0 Mushrooms of West Virginia and the Central Appalachians  0 North American Boletes  0  0

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