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Pungent Slippery Jack

Suillus pungens

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Basidiomycota ›Class: Agaricomycetes ›Order: Boletales ›Family: Suillaceae ›Genus: Suillus

About

Suillus pungens, commonly known as the pungent slippery jack or the pungent suillus, is a species of fungus in the genus Suillus. The fruit bodies of the fungus have slimy convex caps up to 14 cm (5.5 in) wide. The mushroom is characterized by the very distinct color changes that occur in the cap throughout development. Typically, the young cap is whitish, later becoming grayish-olive to reddish-brown or a mottled combination of these colors. The mushroom has a...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pungent Slippery Jack?
The scientific name of Pungent Slippery Jack is Suillus pungens.
What kingdom does Pungent Slippery Jack belong to?
Pungent Slippery Jack belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
What phylum does Pungent Slippery Jack belong to?
Pungent Slippery Jack belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
What class does Pungent Slippery Jack belong to?
Pungent Slippery Jack belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
What order does Pungent Slippery Jack belong to?
Pungent Slippery Jack belongs to the order Boletales.
What family does Pungent Slippery Jack belong to?
Pungent Slippery Jack belongs to the family Suillaceae.
What genus does Pungent Slippery Jack belong to?
Pungent Slippery Jack belongs to the genus Suillus.