Suillus bresadolae var. flavogriseus (“Bearded Bolete”)

White/yellow scales, esp. when young, on sticky yellowish cap. Grows w/larch. Only known from Newfoundland.

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Description

Name in North American Boletes: N/A

Genus: Suillus

Species: bresadolae var. flavogriseus

Common Name: “Bearded Bolete”

Tells: Yellow baby pores age to grayish brown & DNS. White/yellow scales, esp. when young, on sticky yellowish cap. Grows w/larch. Only known from Newfoundland.

Other Information: White to pale yellow cap flesh may bruise slightly pink. Stem flesh is yellow-green on youngsters, ages darker, & may bruise pinkish esp. by the base. Viscid, ringed stem is cap colored above & darker below.

Science Notes: Regular Suillus bresadolae is a European mushroom w/a dark, chestnut brown cap.

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  0 323

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