Bronze bolete
A species of Boletus Scientific name : Boletus aereus Genus : Boletus
Bronze bolete, A species of Boletus
Scientific name: Boletus aereus
Genus: Boletus
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Description
The bronze bolete is originally described from Europe. For many years, the species is thought to be present in North America as well, until molecular studies have shown that the North American counterpart, named Boletus regineus, was actually a different species. The bronze bolete is often found during hot and dry summer days. The specific Latin epithet "aereus" means "fitted with bronze" and it refers to the color of its velvety cap.
Colors
Brown
White
Pink
Habitat
The bronze bolete is primarily found in mixed and coniferous forests, and it's mostly associated with oak, beech, tanbark oak (Notholithocarpus densiflorus), and madrone (Arbutus spp.). It grows on the ground, near the roots of trees, where it exists in a symbiotic relationship in which the two species feed each other essential nutrients.
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General Info
Edibility
Delicious, sizable, and highly sought after, the bronze bolete is edible when cooked thoroughly, and a close cousin to the King Bolete (Boletus edulis). In many parts of southern Europe, the bronze bolete is actually considered superior to the King Bolete. This mushroom boasts an excellent, savory flavor and good texture.
Habitat
The bronze bolete is primarily found in mixed and coniferous forests, and it's mostly associated with oak, beech, tanbark oak (Notholithocarpus densiflorus), and madrone (Arbutus spp.). It grows on the ground, near the roots of trees, where it exists in a symbiotic relationship in which the two species feed each other essential nutrients.
Growth Form
Mycorrhizal, parasitic
Sporocarp Height
15-25 cm
Cap Diameter
30 cm
Endangered Species
Yes
Habit
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
Smell
Smell robust and pleasant of hazelnuts; taste mild sweet
Spore Print
Olive-brown
Species Status
Locally abundant
How to identify it?
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Boletes and allies Family
Boletes Genus
Boletus Species
Bronze bolete 
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