Habitat
This species occurs on soil in deciduous woodlands, typically growing solitary or in small groups. It is almost exclusively associated with broad-leaved trees, particularly oak. It is commonly found in southern regions across Europe and into North America, preferring basic soil environments.
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Appearance
- Cap
- Measuring 8 to 16 cm across, the cap is ochre or light yellow-brown with rusty or bay-colored flushes. Initially hemispherical and velvety, it becomes convex and smoother with age, often developing irregular cracks near the center.
- Stem
- 6 to 15 cm long and stout, tapering toward a rooting base. It is lemon-yellow at the top and darker toward the bottom with reddish-brown patches, covered in a fine yellow or cream-colored network.
- Flesh
- Firm and pale yellow to intense yellow, sometimes fading. It turns slightly blue when cut near the top of the stem and may show reddish spotting or ochre-rust tones at the base.
- Tubes
- Lemon-yellow and adnate, turning greenish-blue or blue when cut or bruised.
- Pores
- Very small and angular, colored lemon-yellow when young, becoming slightly rusty or reddish and expanding with age.
- Spore print
- Olive-green to walnut-brown.
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Edibility
This mushroom has a mild, pleasant, and slightly earthy flavor with a smell reminiscent of puffballs. Some individuals may experience an allergic reaction to this species. It is very similar to the rare Butyriboletus subappendiculatus, which is found under conifers rather than broad-leaved trees.
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Nutrient Source
EctomycorrhizalThis fungus forms a mutually beneficial relationship with trees, exchanging nutrients with their roots.
Common Names
- Basque
- onddo hankazorrotz
- Danish
- Tenstokket rørhat
- Dutch
- Geelnetboleet
- English
- Oak Bolete
- Finnish
- keltajalkatatti
- French
- Bolet appendiculé
- German
- Gelber Bronzeröhrling
- Swedish
- bronssopp
- Ukrainian
- Яєшник укорінений
- Welsh
- Cap Tyllog Derw
Synonyms
- Boletus appendiculatus
- Boletus appendiculatus
- Boletus appendiculatus — Oak Bolete
- Boletus irideus
- Dictyopus appendiculatus
- Suillus appendiculatus
- Tubiporus appendiculatus