🌿Native Nature

Devil's Bolete

Rubroboletus satanas

Taxonomy

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

About

Rubroboletus satanas, commonly known as the Satan's bolete or Devil's boletus is a basidiomycete fungus of the bolete family. It was known scientifically as Boletus satanas until 2014. Found on chalky soil in mixed woodlands in the southern, warmer regions of Europe, it is generally regarded as a poisonous mushroom, with predominantly gastrointestinal symptoms of nausea and violent vomiting occurring if eaten raw or fried. However, reports of poisoning are rare due to its odd appearance...

Frequently Asked Questions

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