Larch Bolete
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Larch Bolete
Suillus grevillei
The Larch Bolete is a mushroom that grows under larch trees. It has a unique shape and is fun to find in the forest!
Habitat: Larch forests
Appearance
The Larch Bolete has a shiny, often very slimy cap that ranges from golden yellow to orangey-brown, sometimes reddish. Its underside is covered with small, angular yellow pores instead of gills. The stem is yellowish and often features a distinct ring.
KingdomFungiPhylumBasidiomycotaClassAgaricomycetesOrderBoletalesFamilySuillaceaeGenusSuillus
Category
FungiRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Instead of gills, it has a spongy yellow underside filled with tiny tubes!
Its shiny cap sometimes looks like it's been painted with a clear varnish!
Older Larch Boletes can turn reddish-brown when handled or bruised!
Tiny insect larvae often tunnel through its soft flesh for a tasty treat!
Special abilities
Ability
Larch Life Partner
Larch Bolete can absorb nutrients from soil and share them with larch tree roots, helping the trees grow stronger.
Ability
Slime Shield
Larch Bolete has a slimy cap that helps it stay moist and protects it from drying out in sunny weather.
Ability
Spore Shower
Larch Bolete can release millions of tiny, dust-like spores from its pores that are carried by wind to new locations.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 5-12 cm
- Edibility
- edible
- Cap Diameter
- 5-15 cm
- Growth Substrate
- soil
- Season
- Summer to late autumn
- Spore Color
- Olive-brown to rusty-brown
Ecological connections
symbiotic with
European Larch
Larix decidua
Forms a crucial underground partnership for nutrient exchange.
symbiotic with
Tamarack Larch
Larix laricina
Essential mycorrhizal partner in boggy North American habitats.
eats
Black Slug
Arion ater
Slugs enjoy munching on its moist, fleshy cap and stem.
eats
Eurasian Red Squirrel
Sciurus vulgaris
Squirrels sometimes forage for and consume this mushroom.
Traits
Deciduous
Deciduous plants periodically shed all their leaves, typically during autumn or dry seasons.
Spore Producing
Spore-producing organisms reproduce by releasing small, often single-celled, reproductive units called spores.
Edible
Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Also known as
Greville's SuillusLarch Mushroom
Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Do not pick or eat anything you find. Some plants and mushrooms can be harmful.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Larch Bolete?
5-12 cm
Is Larch Bolete edible?
edible
How big is Larch Bolete?
5-15 cm
Where is Larch Bolete usually found?
Larch forests
What does Larch Bolete grow on?
soil
When is Larch Bolete in season?
Summer to late autumn
What color are Larch Bolete spores?
Olive-brown to rusty-brown
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