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Barrow's Bolete

Boletus barrowsii

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Basidiomycota ›Class: Agaricomycetes ›Order: Boletales ›Family: Boletaceae ›Genus: Boletus

About

Boletus barrowsii, also known in English as the white king bolete after its pale colored cap, is an edible and highly regarded fungus in the genus Boletus that inhabits southwestern North America. Found under ponderosa pine and live oak in autumn, it was considered a color variant of the similarly edible B. edulis for many years.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Barrow's Bolete?
The scientific name of Barrow's Bolete is Boletus barrowsii.
What kingdom does Barrow's Bolete belong to?
Barrow's Bolete belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
What phylum does Barrow's Bolete belong to?
Barrow's Bolete belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
What class does Barrow's Bolete belong to?
Barrow's Bolete belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
What order does Barrow's Bolete belong to?
Barrow's Bolete belongs to the order Boletales.
What family does Barrow's Bolete belong to?
Barrow's Bolete belongs to the family Boletaceae.
What genus does Barrow's Bolete belong to?
Barrow's Bolete belongs to the genus Boletus.