Velvet bolete
A species of Slippery jacks Scientific name : Suillus variegatus Genus : Slippery jacks
Velvet bolete, A species of Slippery jacks
Scientific name: Suillus variegatus
Genus: Slippery jacks
Description
The velvet bolete is one of the most common mushrooms in pine forests in the northern hemisphere. There have been reports of mild poisoning cases from eating this mushroom, so it is best avoided. The velvet bolete is said to be of poor taste and unpleasant smell, anyway.
Colors
Brown
Yellow
Habitat
The velvet bolete is a woodland mushroom that is mostly associated with pines, particularly two-needle pines. It fruitbody develops on the ground, always 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
Toxicity
Velvet bolete may causing allergic reactions. Effects range from skin rashes and mouth swelling to stomach upsets. Respiratory issues can occur as well, with the severity leading up to an anaphylactic shock. Despite the allergenic nature, the toxic reaction is subject to individual immunity and sensitivity.
Habitat
The velvet bolete is a woodland mushroom that is mostly associated with pines, particularly two-needle pines. It fruitbody develops on the ground, always 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
Sporocarp Height
5-9 cm
Cap Diameter
6-13 cm
Habit
Mycorrhizal
Smell
Odor unpleasant; taste metallic
Spore Print
Brown, ochre or sienna-brown
Species Status
Least Concern
Distribution Area
North America, Europe
How to identify it?
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Boletes and allies Family
Suillaceae Genus
Slippery jacks Species
Velvet bolete 
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