How to Identify Boletaceae — Bolete Family

Boletaceae (Bolete Family) is a fungus family in the Fungi kingdom, order Boletales, class Agaricomycetes. The family contains 173 accepted species worldwide.

Key Identification Features

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Representative Boletaceae Species

How to identify Xerocomellus chrysenteron (Bull.) Šutara

Xerocomellus chrysenteron (Bull.) Šutara

Xerocomellus chrysenteron (Bull.) Šutara

Xerocomellus chrysenteron is a bolete with blue-staining flesh, found across mul…

How to identify Boletus reticulatus Schaeff.

Boletus reticulatus Schaeff.

Boletus reticulatus Schaeff.

Boletus reticulatus (summer cep) is an edible mushroom found mainly across Europ…

How to identify Phylloporus rhodoxanthus (Schwein.) Bres.

Phylloporus rhodoxanthus (Schwein.) Bres.

Phylloporus rhodoxanthus (Schwein.) Bres.

Phylloporus rhodoxanthus is an edible North American bolete mushroom with yellow…

How to identify Leccinum manzanitae Thiers

Leccinum manzanitae Thiers

Leccinum manzanitae Thiers

Leccinum manzanitae is a mycorrhizal North American bolete that associates with …

How to identify Leccinum scabrum (Bull.) Gray

Leccinum scabrum (Bull.) Gray

Leccinum scabrum (Bull.) Gray

Leccinum scabrum is a birch-associated bolete fungus native to Europe, introduce…

How to identify Boletus nobilis Peck

Boletus nobilis Peck

Boletus nobilis Peck

Boletus nobilis Peck is a bolete fungus that grows under oaks and beeches in eas…

How to identify Caloboletus marshii D.Arora, C.F.Schwarz & J.L.Frank

Caloboletus marshii D.Arora, C.F.Schwarz & J.L.Frank

Caloboletus marshii D.Arora, C.F.Schwarz & J.L.Frank

Caloboletus marshii is a mycorrhizal bolete that grows under live oaks on the US…

How to identify Leccinum pachyderme (Zeller & C.W.Dodge) M.Kuo & B.Ortiz

Leccinum pachyderme (Zeller & C.W.Dodge) M.Kuo & B.Ortiz

Leccinum pachyderme (Zeller & C.W.Dodge) M.Kuo & B.Ortiz

Gallacea scleroderma, endemic to New Zealand, is a hypogeous fungus commonly cal…

How to identify Rubroboletus satanas (Lenz) Kuan Zhao & Zhu L.Yang

Rubroboletus satanas (Lenz) Kuan Zhao & Zhu L.Yang

Rubroboletus satanas (Lenz) Kuan Zhao & Zhu L.Yang

Rubroboletus satanas is a large, rare, moderately poisonous European bolete that…

How to identify Hemileccinum subglabripes (Peck) Halling

Hemileccinum subglabripes (Peck) Halling

Hemileccinum subglabripes (Peck) Halling

Hemileccinum subglabripes is an edible boletes fungus found in eastern North Ame…

How to identify Fistulinella mollis Watling

Fistulinella mollis Watling

Fistulinella mollis Watling

Fistulinella mollis, the marshmallow bolete, is a soft Australian bolete fungus …

How to identify Xerocomellus porosporus (Imler ex Watling) Šutara

Xerocomellus porosporus (Imler ex Watling) Šutara

Xerocomellus porosporus (Imler ex Watling) Šutara

Xerocomellus porosporus is a bolete fungus that grows in deciduous northern temp…

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you identify Boletaceae?

Boletaceae funguss belong to the Boletales order in the Fungi kingdom. ) Šutara has distinct physical characteristics across growth stages. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.

What are the key characteristics of Boletaceae?

Boletaceae is classified in the order Boletales, class Agaricomycetes, phylum Basidiomycota. The flesh has no distinct taste or odor.

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