Suillus granulatus

Taxobox | name = "Suillus granulatus"

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regnum = Fungi
divisio = Basidiomycota
class = Homobasidiomycetes
ordo = Agaricales
familia = Suillaceae
genus = "Suillus"
species = "S. granulatus"
binomial = "Suillus granulatus"
binomial_authority = (L.): Roussel (1796)mycomorphbox
name = Suillus granulatus
whichGills = adnate
whichGills2 = decurrent
capShape = flat
capShape2= convex
hymeniumType=pores
stipeCharacter=bare
ecologicalType=mycorrhizal
sporePrintColor=browna
howEdible=edible

"Suillus granulatus" is a pored mushroom of the genus "Suillus" in the Suillaceae family. It is similar to the related "S. luteus", but can be distinguished by its ringless stalk. Like "S. luteus", it is an edible mushroom that often grows in a symbiosis (Mycorrhiza) with pine. It has been known as 'The Weeping Bolete', or 'The Granulated Bolete'.

Taxonomy

"Suillus" is an ancient term for fungi, and is derived from the word 'swine'. "Granulatus" means 'fine grain'.cite book |author=David Arora |year=1986 |title=Mushrooms Demystified |publisher=Ten Speed Press |isbn=0-89815-169-4]

Description

The orange-brown, to brown-yellow cap is viscid (sticky) when wet, and shiny when dry, and is usually 3 to 9 cm in diameter. The stem is pale yellow, of uniform thickness, with tiny brownish granules at the apex. It is without a ring. The tubes, and pores are small, pale yellow, and exude pale milky droplets when young. The flesh is also pale yellow.

Distribution and Habitat

Grows with "Pinus" (Pine trees) on both calcareous and acid soils, and sometimes occurs in large numbers. It is common in Britain, Europe, and North America.A native to the northern hemisphere, it has also been introduced into Australia under "Pinus radiata".

Edibility

"Suillus granulatus" is Edible and fair. Like all "Suillus" species, the tubes are best removed before cooking. It is sometimes included in commercially produced mushroom preserves. Has been known to cause mild stomach upsets.

Toxicity

"Suillus granulatus" sometimes causes contact dermatitis to those who handle it.

References

*R.Phillips-Mushrooms 2006
*Marcel Bonn-Mushrooms and Toadstools of Britain and North West Europe.

External links

* [http://www.mushroomexpert.com/suillus_granulatus.html Mushroom Expert - Suillus granulatus]