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King Bolete

Boletus edulis

Taxonomy

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

About

Boletus edulis (English: penny bun, cep, porcino or porcini) is a basidiomycete fungus, and the type species of the genus Boletus. Widely distributed in the Northern Hemisphere across Europe, Asia, and North America, it does not occur naturally in the Southern Hemisphere, although it has been introduced to southern Africa, Australia, and New Zealand. Several closely related European mushrooms formerly thought to be varieties or forms of B. edulis have been shown using molecular phylogenetic analysis to...

Frequently Asked Questions

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