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Bronze Bolete

Boletus aereus

Taxonomy

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

About

Boletus aereus, the dark cep or bronze bolete, is a highly prized and much sought-after edible mushroom in the family Boletaceae. The bolete is widely consumed in Spain (Basque Country and Navarre), France, Italy, Greece, and generally throughout the Mediterranean. Described as a new species in 1789 by French mycologist Pierre Bulliard, it is closely related to several other European boletes, including B. reticulatus, B. pinophilus, and the popular B. edulis. Some populations in North Africa have been classified...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bronze Bolete?
The scientific name of Bronze Bolete is Boletus aereus.
What is the conservation status of Bronze Bolete?
The Bronze Bolete has a conservation status of Data Deficient.
What kingdom does Bronze Bolete belong to?
Bronze Bolete belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
What phylum does Bronze Bolete belong to?
Bronze Bolete belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
What class does Bronze Bolete belong to?
Bronze Bolete belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
What order does Bronze Bolete belong to?
Bronze Bolete belongs to the order Boletales.
What family does Bronze Bolete belong to?
Bronze Bolete belongs to the family Boletaceae.
What genus does Bronze Bolete belong to?
Bronze Bolete belongs to the genus Boletus.