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Suillus luteus
Structures of the fungi in this genus in common with other members of the genus Boletales include the presence of a cylindrical stem, cap, soft flesh and tubular hymenium. Specific characteristics common to most species in Suillus are the cap cuticle which is often slimy and sticky when moist, the presence of darkly staining, clustered, sterile cells called cystidia that give the tube mouths or the stipe surface a speckled or glandular appearance, spores that are usually cinnamon brown or chocolate brown in mass, and obligate mycorrhizal relationships primarily with members of the Pinaceae, especially with members of the genera Pinus, Larix and Pseudotsuga.
Species of Suillus are found all over the northern hemisphere where members of the tree family Pinaceae can be found.
Spotted on Nov 19, 2012
Submitted on Nov 19, 2012
5 Comments
Thank you CorduneanuVlad I think you're right!
Looks like Suillus Luteus.
Yes, is a suillus, but I would like to know the exact id
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Check stipe for Glandular Dots:
http://www.mushroomexpert.com/glossary.h...
If you want to see if this is a Suillus, it has to be a small mushroom and you might also want to look for a ring around the stem.