How to Identify Suillaceae

Suillaceae is a fungus family in the Fungi kingdom, order Boletales, class Agaricomycetes. The family contains 36 accepted species worldwide.

Key Identification Features

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Representative Suillaceae Species

How to identify Suillus fuscotomentosus Thiers & A.H.Sm.

Suillus fuscotomentosus Thiers & A.H.Sm.

Suillus fuscotomentosus Thiers & A.H.Sm.

Poor man's slippery jack, Suillus fuscotomentosus, is an edible poor-quality bol…

How to identify Suillus americanus (Peck) Snell

Suillus americanus (Peck) Snell

Suillus americanus (Peck) Snell

Suillus americanus is a widespread ectomycorrhizal bolete that associates primar…

How to identify Suillus luteus (L.) Roussel

Suillus luteus (L.) Roussel

Suillus luteus (L.) Roussel

This is a detailed description of the fungus Suillus luteus, covering its morpho…

How to identify Suillus pseudobrevipes A.H.Sm. & Thiers

Suillus pseudobrevipes A.H.Sm. & Thiers

Suillus pseudobrevipes A.H.Sm. & Thiers

Suillus pseudobrevipes is an edible Suillus species found under pines in North A…

How to identify Suillus mediterraneensis (Jacquet. & J.Blum) Redeuilh

Suillus mediterraneensis (Jacquet. & J.Blum) Redeuilh

Suillus mediterraneensis (Jacquet. & J.Blum) Redeuilh

Suillus mediterraneensis is an edible European Suillus mushroom that forms mycor…

How to identify Suillus salmonicolor (Frost) Halling

Suillus salmonicolor (Frost) Halling

Suillus salmonicolor (Frost) Halling

Suillus salmonicolor is a Suillus mushroom that forms mycorrhizal associations w…

How to identify Suillus cavipes (Klotzsch) A.H.Sm. & Thiers

Suillus cavipes (Klotzsch) A.H.Sm. & Thiers

Suillus cavipes (Klotzsch) A.H.Sm. & Thiers

Suillus cavipes, the hollow foot, is an edible larch-associated mushroom found i…

How to identify Suillus variegatus (Sw.) Richon & Roze

Suillus variegatus (Sw.) Richon & Roze

Suillus variegatus (Sw.) Richon & Roze

Suillus variegatus is a mycorrhizal pine-associated bolete fungus that contains …

How to identify Suillus grevillei (Klotzsch) Singer

Suillus grevillei (Klotzsch) Singer

Suillus grevillei (Klotzsch) Singer

Suillus grevillei is an edible mushroom that grows exclusively under larch trees…

How to identify Suillus spraguei (Berk. & M.A.Curtis) Kuntze

Suillus spraguei (Berk. & M.A.Curtis) Kuntze

Suillus spraguei (Berk. & M.A.Curtis) Kuntze

Suillus spraguei is an edible bolete fungus that forms ectomycorrhizae with five…

How to identify Suillus viscidus (L.) Roussel

Suillus viscidus (L.) Roussel

Suillus viscidus (L.) Roussel

Suillus viscidus is a rare edible larch-associated bolete found in Europe and Ja…

How to identify Suillus caerulescens A.H.Sm. & Thiers

Suillus caerulescens A.H.Sm. & Thiers

Suillus caerulescens A.H.Sm. & Thiers

Suillus caerulescens is an edible mushroom associated with Douglas-fir in wester…

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you identify Suillaceae?

Suillaceae funguss belong to the Boletales order in the Fungi kingdom. In North America, it is best known for associating with eastern white pine (Pinus strobus). For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.

What are the key characteristics of Suillaceae?

Suillaceae is classified in the order Boletales, class Agaricomycetes, phylum Basidiomycota. Young caps have a distinctive conical shape that flattens out as the fungus matures.

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