13,600 observationsLeast Concern
Ruby Bolete
Hortiboletus rubellus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Basidiomycota ›Class: Agaricomycetes ›Order: Boletales ›Family: Boletaceae ›Genus: Hortiboletus
About
Hortiboletus rubellus, commonly known as the ruby bolete, is a small, dainty, brightly coloured member of the family Boletaceae, with a reddish cap and stipe, and yellow pores. Like many boletes, it stains blue when cut or bruised. It is found in deciduous woodland in autumn. There is some question over its edibility, and it is reportedly of poor quality with a taste of soap. Until 2015, the species was known as Boletus rubellus.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Ruby Bolete is Hortiboletus rubellus.
- The Ruby Bolete has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Ruby Bolete belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
- Ruby Bolete belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
- Ruby Bolete belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
- Ruby Bolete belongs to the order Boletales.
- Ruby Bolete belongs to the family Boletaceae.
- Ruby Bolete belongs to the genus Hortiboletus.