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Chestnut Bolete

Gyroporus castaneus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Basidiomycota ›Class: Agaricomycetes ›Order: Boletales ›Family: Gyroporaceae ›Genus: Gyroporus

About

Gyroporus castaneus, or commonly the chestnut bolete, is a small, white-pored relation of the Boletus mushrooms. It has a brown cap, and is usually found with oak trees. It differs from the true boletes in that the spores are a pale straw colour.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Chestnut Bolete?
The scientific name of Chestnut Bolete is Gyroporus castaneus.
What kingdom does Chestnut Bolete belong to?
Chestnut Bolete belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
What phylum does Chestnut Bolete belong to?
Chestnut Bolete belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
What class does Chestnut Bolete belong to?
Chestnut Bolete belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
What order does Chestnut Bolete belong to?
Chestnut Bolete belongs to the order Boletales.
What family does Chestnut Bolete belong to?
Chestnut Bolete belongs to the family Gyroporaceae.
What genus does Chestnut Bolete belong to?
Chestnut Bolete belongs to the genus Gyroporus.