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Golden Gilled Bolete - Phylloporus rhodoxanthus Habitat: At the base of a ridge in a dense mixed hardwood/coniferous forest. Growing in leaf litter below oaks and other hardwoods.<br /> <br /> Pileus: Dry, chestnut to reddish brown (depending on lighting). Flashes blue/green on ammonia application.<br /> <br /> Fertile surface: Bright yellow gills that are slightly decurrent.<br /> <br /> Stipe: Bright yellow undertones throughout. Reddish brown coloration towards apex, transitioning to a golden-blush tone towards base. Basal mycelia yellow.<br /> <br /> Does not bruise in any location. Geotagged,Gilled bolete,Phylloporus rhodoxanthus,Spring,United States Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Golden Gilled Bolete - Phylloporus rhodoxanthus

Habitat: At the base of a ridge in a dense mixed hardwood/coniferous forest. Growing in leaf litter below oaks and other hardwoods.

Pileus: Dry, chestnut to reddish brown (depending on lighting). Flashes blue/green on ammonia application.

Fertile surface: Bright yellow gills that are slightly decurrent.

Stipe: Bright yellow undertones throughout. Reddish brown coloration towards apex, transitioning to a golden-blush tone towards base. Basal mycelia yellow.

Does not bruise in any location.

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    Christine Young
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    Niiiice shot ❤️ Posted 6 years ago
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      Flown Kimmerling
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      THanks! It is great to find gems in the old folders! :D Posted 6 years ago

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The Phylloporus rhodoxanthus.

''Phylloporus rhodoxanthus'', commonly known as the gilled bolete, is a species of fungus in the family Boletaceae. As suggested by its common name, the distinctive feature of this species is its yellow gills—an unusual feature on a bolete mushroom.

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Similar species: Boletales
Species identified by Flown Kimmerling
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Uploaded Feb 5, 2019. Captured May 26, 2018 02:02 in 234 Oakman Rd NE, Ranger, GA 30734, USA.
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  • Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi
  • f/5.0
  • 1/250s
  • ISO400
  • 60mm