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Suillus caerulescens
Species of fungus From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Suillus caerulescens, commonly known as the douglas-fir suillus[1] and fat jack,[2] is a species of bolete fungus in the family Suillaceae.
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Taxonomy
The species was first described scientifically by American mycologists Alexander H. Smith and Harry D. Thiers in 1964.[3]
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Description
The cap is yellowish to reddish brown, sometimes with streaks from its darker center.[5] It ranges from 4–15 cm (1.5–6 in) in diameter,[2] shaped convex to flat, and viscid when wet,[6] sometimes with veil remnants on the edge.[5] The flesh is yellowish,[6] as are the pores.[5] The stalk is yellowish to brown, darkening with age, 2–8 cm tall, 1–3 cm wide, and bruises bluish to brownish (often slowly),[1][7] especially at the base.[6] A faint ring may be present.[5]
The flesh can have a lemony flavour.[1] The spore print is reddish-brown.[2]
Fruit body examples
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Similar species
Suillus lakei is fairly similar,[6] as is S. ponderosus.[2]
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Habitat and distribution
It can be found growing with Douglas-fir trees[5] in western North America from October to December.[2]
Uses
While edible, it is considered of mediocre[1] to poor quality.[6]
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