Perfumed Bolete (Rubroboletus rhodosanguineus)

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Rubroboletus rhodosanguineus is a fungus of the genus Rubroboletus native to North America. It was described scientifically by mycologist Ernst Both in 1998. It was transferred from Boletus to the new genus Rubroboletus in 2014, along with several other allied reddish colored, blue-staining bolete species.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Perfumed Bolete 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

Boletus rubroflammeus — considered toxic
Boletus carminiporus
Rubroboletus dupainii
Exsudoporus floridanus
Chalciporus rubinus
Caloboletus firmus

Classification

Kingdom: Fungi
Phylum: Basidiomycota
Class: Agaricomycetes
Order: Boletales
Family: Boletaceae
Genus: Rubroboletus
Species: Rubroboletus rhodosanguineus

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