Kingdom Fungi Order Agaricales | Division Basidiomycota Scientific name Suillus variegatus Rank Species | |
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Similar Suillus, Suillus bovinus, Suillus luteus, Suillus grevillei, Suillus granulatus | ||
Suillus variegatus
Suillus variegatus, commonly called the velvet bolete or variegated bolete, is a species of edible mushroom in the genus Suillus. Like all bolete-like species it has tubes, and pores, instead of gills under its cap. The mushroom forms a mycorrhizal relationship with pine and occurs in North America and Eurasia.
Contents
- Suillus variegatus
- Ma lak pstry suillus variegatus jaworzno
- Description
- Distribution and habitat
- Edibility
- References
Ma lak pstry suillus variegatus jaworzno
Description
The cap is 6 – 13 cm in diameter. It is rusty to tawny, or ochraceous, and has a velvety or downy feel when young. As it matures the surface becomes smoother, even greasy, and tacky in wet periods. The stem is ochre, more yellow towards the top, and may be flushed with rust at the base. It is sometimes slightly bulbous. The flesh is pale lemon, and may turn very slightly blue on cutting. The pores are ochre, becoming more cinnamon later, and the spore print is walnut brown. Said to smell like an ‘Earth ball’ fungus (Scleroderma).
Distribution and habitat
S. variegatus appears frequently with, and is mycorrhizal with two needle pine trees in late summer. It is often found with heathers, and other acid loving plants, on sandy soils. It is widespread in Europe, nearer parts of Asia, and North America.
Edibility
Suillus variegatus is edible, but is said to smell unpleasant, with a somewhat metallic taste. It is one of the most common wild mushrooms harvested for food in Finland.
