Description

By Robert Gergulics of “The 3 Foragers”
Genus: Suillus
Species: subaureus
Tells: Orange-yellow pore surface DNS. Yellow cap flesh may stain red. Slightly viscid yellow-orange-apricot cap w/brown-red specks.
Full Information: Yellow dots on yellow stem darken w/age. Likes oak as well as pine, which is unusual for a Suillus.
Edibility: Good.
CHEMICAL TESTS:
- NH4OH (Ammonia): Cap skin turns dark olive with a pinkish halo.
- KOH: No data.
- FeSO4 (Iron Salts): Cap flesh turns olive.
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