Xerocomellus mendocinensis

Red, vertical-lined stem has a yellow band by the pores. Yellow to orange pores stain blue. Brown, oft-velvety cap cracks & fissures w/age.

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Description

Name in North American Boletes: Boletus chrysenteron

Genus: Xerocomellus

Genus 2: Boletus

Species: mendocinensis

Common Name:

Tells: Red, vertical-lined stem has a yellow band by the pores. Yellow to orange pores stain blue. Brown, oft-velvety cap cracks & fissures w/age.

Other Information: Tan cap flesh blues slowly, if at all. Described in North American Boletes as a California equivalent to B. chrysenteron.

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

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Mushrooms of West Virginia and the Central Appalachians

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North American Boletes

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