Boletaceae
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The Boletaceae are a family of mushroom-forming fungi, primarily characterised by small pores on the spore-bearing hymenial surface, instead of gills as are found in most agarics. Nearly as widely dis
Boletus edulis Etg Hollande 041031 091
Boletus tube surface staining.
Phylloporus sp. Wielangta Forest, Tasmania
Devil's bolete (Rubroboletus satanas)
Bolete
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A bolete is a type of mushroom, or fungal fruiting body. It can be identified due to its unique cap. On the underside of the cap there is usually a spongy surface with pores, instead of the gills typi
Boletaceae
…in the family, that have become the focus of increasing conservation concerns. As a whole, the typical members of the family are commonly known as boletes. Boletes are a group of mushrooms reasonably safe for human consumption, as none of them are known to be deadly to adults. Edible bolete species are…
Pseudoboletus parasiticus is a parasite to Scleroderma citrinum.
Satan's bolete (Rubroboletus satanas) is a very poisonous mushroom.
Xerocomellus diffractus is edible, but not highly prized.