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Family: Boletaceae

Xerocomus subtomentosus
(L.) Quél.

Boring Brown Bolete


Xerocomus subtomentosus

Xerocomus subtomentosus | Quartz Creek Campground

Xerocomus subtomentosus | Quartz Creek Campground

KEY ID FEATURES

NUTRITIONAL STRATEGY: Mycorrhizal

SPORE PRINT: Olive-brown

EDIBILITY: Edible, but bland. Can cook up slimy.

SYNONYM: Boletus subtomentosus

SIMILAR SPECIES: Xerocomellus chysenteron, Xerocomellus truncatus & Xerocomellus zelleri

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