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Suillus subluteus

(Peck) Snell

Suillaceae Edible: Mushroom, Fungus 3 iNaturalist observations

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Suillus subluteus is a species of mushroom in the genus Suillus. First described as Boletus subluteus by Charles Horton Peck in 1887, it was transferred to Suillus by Wally Snell in 1944. It is found in North America.

Description

Suillus subluteus is a mushroom fungus in the family Suillaceae (also classified in Boletaceae) found in temperate regions.

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Edible Uses

The mushroom fruiting body is edible.

Distribution

It is a temperate plant.

Where It Grows

Asia, China, Hong Kong, Russia,

Notes

Also put in the family Boletaceae.

References (1)

  • Boa, E. R., 2004, Wild edible fungi and their importance to people. FAO Non Wood Forest Products Booklet 17

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