Suillus granulatus

(L.) Roussel

The granular bolete, Pine bolete, Dotted-stalk suillus

Suillaceae Edible: Fungus, Mushroom, Caution Potential hazards — see below 11,639 iNaturalist observations

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Summary

Suillus granulatus is a species of fungus in the genus Suillus. It has been commonly known as the weeping bolete, the butterball bolete, or the granulated bolete. It is a pored mushroom similar to S. luteus, but can be distinguished by its ringless stalk. The species often grows in a symbiosis (mycorrhiza) with pine. It is native to the Northern Hemisphere and has been introduced elsewhere. It is edible.

Description

A mushroom in the family Suillaceae that grows in temperate and tropical regions, commonly found in winter and sold in local markets, particularly in Israel where it is the most abundant winter mushroom.

Edible Uses

The mushroom is eaten raw.

Traditional Uses

The mushroom is eaten raw. Caution: It can be laxative.

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Known Hazards

Suillus granulatus sometimes causes contact dermatitis to those who handle it.

Distribution

It grows in temperate and tropical places.

Where It Grows

Africa, Armenia, Asia, Australia, Britain, Burundi, Caucasus, Chile, China, Denmark, East Africa, Egypt - Sinai, Europe, Georgia, Himalayas, Hong Kong, Hungary, Indochina, Israel, Italy, Laos, Madagascar, Malawi, Mediterranean, Mexico, Middle East, Nepal, New Zealand, North Africa, North America, Portugal, Russia, Rwanda, Scandinavia, SE Asia, Sicily, Sinai, South America, Spain, Sweden, Tanzania, Turkey, Türkiye, Uruguay, Zambia,

Other Information

It is the most common winter mushroom in Israel. It is sold in local markets.

Notes

Also put in the family Boletaceae.

Synonyms

Agaricus granulatus (L.) Lam.Boletus circinans Pers.Boletus granulatus Fr.Boletus lactifluus Sow.Ixocomus granulatus (Fr.) QueletRostkovites granulatus (L.) P. Karst.Suillus granulatus (L.:Fr.) RousselViscipellis granulata (L.) Quel.

Also Known As

Dianbing runiuganjun, Duma soko, Falghanah, Laddeuauu, Yuxhasunk

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