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| Boletus appendiculatus | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Basidiomycota |
| Class: | Agaricomycetes |
| Order: | Boletales |
| Family: | Boletaceae |
| Genus: | Boletus |
| Species: | B. appendiculatus |
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| Boletus appendiculatus |
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Boletus appendiculatus is an edible pored mushroom that grows under oaks. It is commonly known as the butter bolete.
[edit] Synonyms
- Boletus radicans var. appendiculatus (Schaeff.) Pers. 1801
- Tubiporus appendiculatus (Schaeff.) Ricken 1918
[edit] Description
- Cap - 8-20 cm in diameter; reddish-brown.
- Stem - 7-15 cm in height; 2.5-6 cm in width.
- Pores - lemon yellow, but stain blue.
- Flesh - light yellow, stains blue when cut.
- Spores - olive-brown.
