Bolete sp. at Brogo, NSW

A Bolete at Brogo, NSW

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Identification history

	Bolete sp.	8 Apr 2018	Teresa
	Bolete sp.	24 Mar 2018	MaxCampbell

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Found growing in damp sand in dark conditions (under a plywood cover).

4 comments

MaxCampbell wrote:

25 Mar 2018

Hi Teresa - I found a look alike (Boletus mollis) in "A Field Companion to Australian Fungi" (Bruce Fuhrer), on page 81. Apparently (Google search) it is now known as Fistulinella mollis (custard bolete).
Bruce says: "Boletus mollis is a remarkably soft bolete, the pink spore-bearing tissue having a custard like texture readily collapsing when touched. Several distinct forms exist, possibly indicating a complex of closely related species."
I checked the texture - It was soft and soggy and did indeed go easily to mush when prodded. My three varied in cap size from 1-2.5cm.

Teresa wrote:

8 Apr 2018

B. mollis usually looks pink also whereas this is quite tan coloured, after searching for a few weeks I'm sorry to say I have to leave it as sp. Beautiful images again. Thanks for sharing. Take a a look at Roy Hallings site Sweetgum in the States hes the Bolete specialist, you may find this helpful.

MaxCampbell wrote:

8 Apr 2018

Thanks Teresa - I'll check that site.

Teresa wrote:

13 Apr 2018

Roy is the best. When he visits us next time I'll give you a bell. He is most impressive.....

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