Orange Oak Bolete - Leccinum aurantiacum The two mushrooms in the photos are the bolete Leccinum aur
Orange Oak Bolete - Leccinum aurantiacum The two mushrooms in the photos are the bolete Leccinum aurantiacum (Boletales - Boletaceae), but in a different stage of growth, showing changes in color and shape over time. Morphologically, Leccinum aurantiacum can be separated from similar species (in Europe, at least) on the basis of the brownish-reddish stipital ornamentation that is already reddish in young fruit-bodies, the red to reddish brown cap, and the presence of overhanging flaps. However, if the specimen is collected, it may be confused with Leccinum scabrum, because the mushroom lost their color brilliance and becomes noticeably darker.Leccinum aurantiacum is a European species, a mycorrhizal “generalist” associating with hosts ranging from Fagus and Quercus to Betula and Populus. It is generally considered to be a good edible mushroom in Europe.Syn. Leccinum rufumReferences: [1] - [2]Photo credits: ©Menko van der Leij | [Top] - [Bottom] | Locality: not indicated (2013) -- source link
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