970 observationsLeast Concern
Spring King Bolete
Boletus rex-veris
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Fungi βΊPhylum: Basidiomycota βΊClass: Agaricomycetes βΊOrder: Boletales βΊFamily: Boletaceae βΊGenus: Boletus
About
Boletus rex-veris, commonly known as the spring king bolete, is a basidiomycete fungus of the genus Boletus found in western North America. The large, edible fruiting bodies known as mushrooms appear under pine trees, generally in May to June. It has a pinkish to brownish cap and its stem is often large and swollen, and the overall colour may have an orange-red tinge. As with other boletes, the size of the fruiting body is variable. Boletus...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Spring King Bolete is Boletus rex-veris.
- Spring King Bolete belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
- Spring King Bolete belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
- Spring King Bolete belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
- Spring King Bolete belongs to the order Boletales.
- Spring King Bolete belongs to the family Boletaceae.
- Spring King Bolete belongs to the genus Boletus.