Suillus kaibabensis (“Kaibab Slippery Jack”)

Description

Genus: Suillus

Species: kaibabensis

Common Name: Kaibab Slippery Jack

Tells: Yellow to brownish yellow pores DNS & may have dew drops when fresh. Whitish-yellow stem often has deep red to red-brown dots & stains, esp. lower down.

Other Information: Viscid cap of many colors (buff, yellow, and/or pinkish cinnamon, often mixed). White cap flesh DNS. Pores are buff on babies & often gain salmon tints when old. Likes ponderosa pine.

Edibility: Good.

CHEMICAL TESTS:

• NH4OH (Ammonia): Cap and flesh turn reddish.
• KOH: Cap and flesh turn charcoal.
• FeSO4 (Iron Salts): No data.

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