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Suillus cavipes is a distinctive bolete characterized by its hollow stem and exclusive association with larch trees. It is often recognized by its dry, tawny-brown, fibrillose cap and decurrent pore surface.
How to Identify
- Cap
- 3-10 cm diameter, dry, fibrillose or slightly scaly, reddish-brown to tawny-brown.
- Gills
- Pores are large, angular, and decurrent, yellowish to brownish at maturity.
- Stem
- Hollow, central, with a membranous ring, concolorous with the cap.
- Flesh
- Whitish to yellowish, unchanging or slightly brownish when cut, hollow in the stem.
- Fruiting body
- Small to medium, with a hollow stem and decurrent pore surface.
- Habitat
- Exclusively associated with Larix (larch) species in mixed or coniferous forests.
Key Facts
- Cap surfaces: Dry, fibrillose or scaly.
- Growth Form: Solitary or in small groups.
- Spore Print: Yellowish-brown to olive-brown.
- Body color: Reddish-brown to orange-brown.
- Odor: Mild, pleasant.
- Flesh bruises: Does not change color significantly.
- Height: 5-10 cm
- Cap Diameter: 3-10 cm
- Nutrient gathering: Mycorrhizal with Larix species.
Safe
SafeConsidered edible, but should be well-cooked. Some individuals may be sensitive to Suillus species, so consume a small amount first to test tolerance.
Quick Check
- Odor: Mild and non-distinct.
- Fruiting: Summer to late autumn.
- Substrate: Ground, typically in moss or needle duff under larch.
Where to Find
Northern Hemisphere
Widely distributed in boreal and temperate forests of North America, Europe, and Asia where larch is present.
Finding Tips
Look for Larch
Always search near Larix trees; the mushroom is mycorrhizal with larch and rarely found far from them.
Check the Stem
Slice the stem longitudinally; the distinctly hollow center is the primary diagnostic feature.
Similar Species
Larch bolete
Suillus grevillei
Also known as: Greville's bolete
Short-stemmed Suillus
Suillus viscidus
Also known as: Sticky bolete
Scientific Classification
- Phylum
- Basidiomycota
- Class
- Agaricomycetes
- Order
- Boletales
- Family
- Suillaceae
- Genus
- Suillus
Storage Information
- Max Temperature: 4C
- Freezing duration: Up to 6 months if blanched/cooked
- Min Temperature: 1C
- Refrigeration: 3-5 days in a paper bag
How to Clean
Gently brush off debris with a soft-bristled brush. Trim the base of the stem. If the cap is dry and clean, washing is usually unnecessary; if needed, use a damp cloth.
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