2,151 observationsLeast Concern
Pine Bolete
Boletus pinophilus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Basidiomycota ›Class: Agaricomycetes ›Order: Boletales ›Family: Boletaceae ›Genus: Boletus
About
Boletus pinophilus, commonly known as the pine bolete or pinewood king bolete, is a basidiomycete fungus of the genus Boletus found throughout Europe. For many years, Boletus pinophilus was considered a subspecies or form of the porcini mushroom B. edulis. In 2008, B. pinophilus in western North America were reclassified as a new species, Boletus rex-veris. Boletus pinophilus is edible, and may be preserved and cooked.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Pine Bolete is Boletus pinophilus.
- Pine Bolete belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
- Pine Bolete belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
- Pine Bolete belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
- Pine Bolete belongs to the order Boletales.
- Pine Bolete belongs to the family Boletaceae.
- Pine Bolete belongs to the genus Boletus.