Rhizopogon luteolus is an ectomycorrhizal fungus used as a soil inoculant in agriculture and horticulture. It was deliberately introduced into Pinus radiata plantations in Western Australia after it was observed to improve tree growth.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Yellow False Truffle being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Rhizopogon occidentalis
- Rhizopogon roseolus
- Scleroderma meridionale
- Scleroderma cepa — considered toxic
Classification
- Kingdom
- Fungi
- Phylum
- Basidiomycota
- Class
- Agaricomycetes
- Order
- Boletales
- Family
- Rhizopogonaceae
- Genus
- Rhizopogon
- Species
- Rhizopogon luteolus
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