Shaggy-stalked Bolete (Aureoboletus betula)

I nearly blacked out twice getting photos of Aureoboletus betula (previously Heimioporus betula), but it was worth it! At least they were not too far off of my driveway!
At a dense mixed forest edge, growing in leaf litter/near rotting wood. Under Carya sp. and Quercus sp. Gordon County, Georgia, US. August 27, 2020.

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Ferdy Christant

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Why did you black out? Heat?

Either way, what a species, truly extraordinary. Posted 5 years ago
1. Flown Kimmerling
  
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  Dysautonomia is the likely culprit. I am extremely temperature sensitive, and I've always struggled with kneeling down or standing up quickly. It was only 79F out, so it should not have been a big problem.
  
  I just saw a rheumatologist yesterday (after this photo was taken) and had bloodwork done to check for autoimmune diseases. My GI doctor referred me there for other other issues (that are likely related) as we are thinking I may have an autoimmune or collagen disorder. I have been dealing with multiple health issues for two decades +, but they have worsened in recent years. Posted 5 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
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    Oh dear, sorry to hear about all those struggles :( Posted 5 years ago
  2. 1. Flown Kimmerling
      
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      Thanks, Ferdy. Posted 5 years ago
3. Flown Kimmerling
  
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  ooops it double posted me :D Posted 5 years ago, modified 5 years ago

Christine Young

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Wow, perfect specimen! I'm glad you were able to photograph it! Posted 5 years ago
1. Flown Kimmerling
  
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  Thanks, Twinsie. I would actually try these (they are supposedly delicious) if my stomach weren't so picky/rebellious. Posted 5 years ago
2. 1. Christine Young
    
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    Eh, I think the texture of the reticulation would likely make me gag ;P. Posted 5 years ago
  2. 1. Flown Kimmerling
      
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      lol, i think you are only supposed to eat the cap :D i would definitely not eat the stalk! Posted 5 years ago
    2. 1. Christine Young
        
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        Haha, oh! Posted 5 years ago
      2. Flown Kimmerling
        
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        I would imagine they would be really tough? I don't wanna find out! :D Posted 5 years ago
        
        Christine Young
        
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        For sure. The texture of the reticulation looks like it would be similar to burnt flesh. Makes me think of Freddy Krueger. But, in a pretty way...I just wouldn't want to eat it. Posted 5 years ago

Christine Young

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