Suillus subolivaceus

White- to dull-yellow stem w/viscid brown ring in the middle & pinkish brown dots that darken w/age or handling. Viscid brownish cap.

Description

Genus: Suillus

Species: subolivaceus

Common Name:

Tells: White- to dull-yellow stem w/viscid brown ring in the middle & pinkish brown dots that darken w/age or handling. Viscid brownish cap.

Other Information: Yellow-buff pores age toward dingy olive, DNS, & are often beaded with drops when fresh. White to pale yellow cap flesh may stain a little pink. Likes conifers.

Edibility: Good.

CHEMICAL TESTS:

  • NH4OH (Ammonia): No data.
  • KOH: Cap skin turns dark brown to black. Cap flesh turns lavender.
  • FeSO4 (Iron Salts): Cap flesh turns grayish brown.

Links:

National Audubon Society Field guide to Mushrooms, Gary Lincoff 0 Mushrooms of West Virginia and the Central Appalachians 0 North American Boletes 253

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