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Xerocomus subtomentosus |
Xerocomus subtomentosus,
also known as Boletus subtomentosus, is sometimes referred to as the Yellow Cracking Bolete (although the cap
does not always crack). This is an infrequent species and is mainly found under
broad-leaf trees.
Identification guide |
Cap
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Young caps are hemispherical and downy,
becoming smooth and sometimes cracking as the fruiting bodies mature.
When fully expanded, the caps of Xerocomus subtomentosus range from 4 to 8 cm in diameter. |
Tubes and Pores
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The tubes and pores are chrome yellow,
darkening with age, and the tubes have adnate attachment to the stem..
When cut or bruised, neither the tubes nor the pores show any hint of bluing. |
Stipe
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Pale like the cap or slightly darker, the stem is slightly bulbous at the base and its cap-coloured flesh does not change colour significantly when cut and exposed to air. Between 1 to 2 cm in diameter, the stem is typically 4 to 8 cm long. |
Spore print |
The spores are olive-green or brown. |
Odour/taste |
Not distinctive. |
Habitat |
Found singly or in small groups under broad-leaf trees in calcareous regions. |
Season |
August to October. |
Occurrence |
Infrequent. |
Similar species |
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