Imperator luteocupreus is a species of bolete fungus in the family Boletaceae. It is native to southern Europe, where it is found under chestnut (Castanea) and oak (Quercus). Although it was originally described in genus Boletus, it was placed in the new genus Imperator in 2015, based on phylogenetic inferences.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Imperator luteocupreus 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
- Imperator rhodopurpureus
- Rubroboletus legaliae — considered toxic
- Rubroboletus rhodoxanthus — considered toxic
- Rubroboletus rubrosanguineus
- Rubroboletus lupinus
- Rubroboletus dupainii
Classification
- Kingdom
- Fungi
- Phylum
- Basidiomycota
- Class
- Agaricomycetes
- Order
- Boletales
- Family
- Boletaceae
- Genus
- Imperator
- Species
- Imperator luteocupreus
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