Boletus patrioticus, also known as the patriotic bolete, is a basidiomycete mushroom, of the genus Boletus in the family Boletaceae. Its name comes from its coloration (red skin, white flesh, blue bruising) resembling the flag of the United States.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Boletus patrioticus 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
- Xerocomellus armeniacus
- Pulchroboletus rubricitrinus
- Lanmaoa fallax
- Hortiboletus bubalinus
- Boletus sensibilis
- Boletus miniato-olivaceus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Fungi
- Phylum
- Basidiomycota
- Class
- Agaricomycetes
- Order
- Boletales
- Family
- Boletaceae
- Genus
- Boletus
- Species
- Boletus patrioticus
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