Ash-tree bolete

Boletinellus merulioides, commonly known as the ash-tree bolete, is a species of bolete fungus in the family Boletinellaceae. Described as new to science in 1832, it is found in Asia and eastern North America, where it grows on the ground near ash trees due to a mutualistic relationship with a species of aphid.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Ash-tree 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

• Boletinellus rompelii
• Boletinellus exiguus
• Gyrodon lividus

Classification

Kingdom

Fungi

Phylum

Basidiomycota

Class

Agaricomycetes

Order

Boletales

Family

Boletinellaceae

Genus

Boletinellus

Species

Boletinellus merulioides

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