Liver Bolete
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Liver Bolete
suillellus amygdalinus
The Liver Bolete is a mushroom that loves to grow near oak trees! Its unique color and shape make it a fun find for little explorers in the forest.
Habitat: It lives in forests, especially near oak trees.
Appearance
The Liver Bolete has a velvety, dry cap, typically dark brown to reddish-brown, sometimes cracking. Its vibrant yellow pores instantly bruise a deep blue when touched, a distinctive feature. The stout yellowish stem often shows red flushing.
KingdomFungiPhylumBasidiomycotaClassAgaricomycetesOrderBoletalesFamilyBoletaceaeGenusSuillellus
Category
FungiRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
If you slice it, the flesh inside quickly turns deep blue!
It prefers to grow near oak trees, sharing nutrients with them!
Its cap feels like velvet, making it super soft to the touch!
Some people call this mushroom the "Almond Bolete" for its scent!
Special abilities
Ability
Blue Bruising
Liver Bolete can turn vivid blue when touched because its special compounds react with air, signaling disturbance.
Ability
Tree Helper
Liver Bolete has a hidden network that helps it share nutrients with oak trees, making forests healthier.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 4-15 cm
- Edibility
- edible
- Cap Diameter
- 5-20 cm
- Growth Substrate
- soil
- Season
- Summer to fall
- Spore Color
- Olive-brown
Ecological connections
Traits
Solitary
Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Decomposer
Describes organisms that break down dead organic material, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Also known as
Oak Bolete
Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Do not touch or eat wild mushrooms without adult supervision.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Liver Bolete?
4-15 cm
Is Liver Bolete edible?
edible
How big is Liver Bolete?
5-20 cm
Where is Liver Bolete usually found?
It lives in forests, especially near oak trees.
What does Liver Bolete grow on?
soil
When is Liver Bolete in season?
Summer to fall
What color are Liver Bolete spores?
Olive-brown
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