2,818 observationsLeast Concern
Velvet Bolete
Suillus variegatus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Basidiomycota ›Class: Agaricomycetes ›Order: Boletales ›Family: Suillaceae ›Genus: Suillus
About
Suillus variegatus, commonly called the velvet bolete or variegated bolete, is a species of edible mushroom in the genus Suillus. Like all bolete-like species it has tubes, and pores, instead of gills under its cap. The mushroom forms a mycorrhizal relationship with pine and occurs in North America and Eurasia.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Velvet Bolete is Suillus variegatus.
- Velvet Bolete belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
- Velvet Bolete belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
- Velvet Bolete belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
- Velvet Bolete belongs to the order Boletales.
- Velvet Bolete belongs to the family Suillaceae.
- Velvet Bolete belongs to the genus Suillus.