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Suillus bovinus |
Suillus bovinus occurs beneath pine trees and is commonly found beside forest paths, in woodland clearings and at
the edges of woods. This edible bolete often occurs in large groups.
Identification guide |
Cap
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3 to 10 cm across and often irregular and wavy
at the margin, the caps of Suillus bovinus vary from pale yellow to
deep orange, usually somewhat paler at the margin. Many specimens are clay
brown, from which characteristic the common name Jersey Cow Bolete
derives.
When cut, the white to clay pink flesh of the cap does not change colour. |
Tubes and Pores
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The tubes terminate in large compound pores
(divided into several compartments). The pores are yellow, becoming
grey-green and turning darker when bruised.
Nearer to the stem the pores are progressively more elongated, and at the point of attachment the tubes are slightly decurrent to the stem. |
Stipe
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Club-shaped in young specimens, the clay-coloured stipe soon becomes more or
less parallel sided; it is typically 6 to 10 mm in diameter and 5 to 8 cm
tall.
The whitish stem flesh has a pink tinge near the base of the stem. |
Spore print |
Olive-green or brown. |
Odour/taste |
Slightly fruity odour and a faintly sweet taste. |
Habitat |
Beneath Scots Pine and other conifers, often beside woodland walks. |
Season |
August to November. |
Occurrence |
Frequent. |
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