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Russell's Bolete
Aureoboletus russellii
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Basidiomycota ›Class: Agaricomycetes ›Order: Boletales ›Family: Boletaceae ›Genus: Aureoboletus
About
Aureoboletus russellii, commonly known as the Russell's bolete, or jagged-stemmed bolete, is a species of bolete fungus in the family Boletaceae. An edible species, it is found in Asia and eastern North America, where it grows in a mycorrhizal association with oak, hemlock, and pine trees. Fruit bodies of the fungus are characterized by their coarsely shaggy stem. The yellow-brown to reddish-brown caps are initially velvety, but become cracked into patches with age.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Russell's Bolete is Aureoboletus russellii.
- Russell's Bolete belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
- Russell's Bolete belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
- Russell's Bolete belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
- Russell's Bolete belongs to the order Boletales.
- Russell's Bolete belongs to the family Boletaceae.
- Russell's Bolete belongs to the genus Aureoboletus.