About Suillus fuscotomentosus Thiers & A.H.Sm.
Suillus fuscotomentosus, commonly called the poor man's slippery jack, is a species of fungus belonging to the genus Suillus. It occurs in western North America, and was formally described as new to science in 1964 by mycologists Harry Delbert Thiers and Alexander H. Smith. The species' cap can reach up to 15 centimetres (6 inches) wide, and displays dark fibrils against a buff-colored background. Its flesh is orangish, and does not change color to blue when bruised. The pores of the fungus are yellowish. The stem grows up to 12 cm long and 3 cm thick. The spore print produced by this species is brownish. Suillus fuscotomentosus typically grows in association with three-needle pines, including ponderosa pine and Monterey pine. While it is edible, the fungus is considered poor quality, and often ranks last in taste tests conducted on local boletes.
