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Rubroboletus rhodoxanthus, commonly known as the Scarletina Bolete, is a bolete fungus distinguished by its striking red pores and stem. It is found in Europe and North America, often in deciduous woodlands.
How to Identify
- Cap
- Convex, later flattening; dry; velvety to smooth; color varies from whitish to pale ochre or pinkish-brown.
- Gills
- N/A (bolete with pores). Pores are bright red, bruising blue when touched.
- Stem
- Club-shaped, stout, and reticulated with a red to pinkish-red color.
- Flesh
- Yellowish, bruising blue when cut or damaged.
- Fruiting body
- Large and fleshy with distinctive red pores and stem.
- Habitat
- Deciduous woodlands, often under oak or beech.
Key Facts
- Cap surfaces: Dry, velvety to smooth
- Growth Form: Solitary to scattered
- Spore Print: Olive-brown
- Body color: Red stem and pores, whitish to pale ochre cap
- Odor: Not distinctive
- Flesh bruises: Blue
- Height: 10-20 cm
- Cap Diameter: 10-25 cm
- Nutrient gathering: Mycorrhizal
Toxic
Severe ToxicityRubroboletus rhodoxanthus is considered toxic and can cause gastrointestinal distress if ingested. It is important to avoid consuming this mushroom.
Quick Check
- Odor: Mild, not distinctive
- Fruiting: Summer to Autumn
- Substrate: Deciduous woodlands
Where to Find
Europe
Deciduous woodlands, particularly under oak and beech trees.
North America
Deciduous woodlands, often associated with oak.
Finding Tips
Seasonal Timing
Look for it in summer and autumn.
Soil Conditions
Check areas with well-drained soil.
Similar Species
Rubroboletus legaliae
Boletes
Also known as: Deceptive Bolete
Rubroboletus satanas
Boletes
Also known as: Poison Bolete
Scientific Classification
- Phylum
- Basidiomycota
- Class
- Agaricomycetes
- Order
- Boletales
- Family
- Boletaceae
- Genus
- Rubroboletus
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