Slippery Jack (Group)
Suillus salmonicolor
Bolete Identification: Highly Viscid Cap, Potential Lookalikes
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Caractéristiques clés
- Cap highly viscid (slimy) and glossy
- Cap color reddish-orange to deep red
- Hymenium consists of yellow tubes/pores
- Stem robust
- brownish
- possibly glandular dotted (obscured by dirt)
- Flesh appears yellowish
- staining reaction unknown
Couleur :
Reddish-orange cap, yellow pores, brownish stem
Odeur :
Unknown
Mode de croissance :
Single specimen observed
Environnement :
Soil/Leaf litter
Habitat et distribution
Habitat :
Likely coniferous or mixed forest (mycorrhizal)
Distribution :
Widespread in Northern Hemisphere, associated with conifers
Saisonnalité :
Summer to Fall
Critères de confirmation
- Critical context staining reaction (blueing) is not visible
- Spore print color is unknown
- Stem base features (volva/reticulation) obscured by dirt
Valeur économique
Demande du marché :
Low - generally considered poor quality due to sliminess
Gamme de prix :
N/A
Usage commercial :
None
Espèces similaires
Satan's Bolete
Rubroboletus satanas
Différences clés :
- Pores are deep red or orange-red
- Context stains blue rapidly and intensely
Sensitive Bolete
Boletus sensibilis
Différences clés :
- Cap usually dry, not viscid
- Context stains blue immediately and intensely upon cutting
Slippery Jack
Suillus luteus
Différences clés :
- Cap usually darker brown or chestnut
- Prominent membranous ring on the stem
Action recommandée
Do not consume. Isolate specimen and wash hands thoroughly.