Suillus kaibabensis is a species of fungus in the family Boletaceae. The species was first described scientifically by American mycologist Harry D. Thiers.
| Suillus kaibabensis | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Basidiomycota |
| Class: | Agaricomycetes |
| Order: | Boletales |
| Family: | Suillaceae |
| Genus: | Suillus |
| Species: | S. kaibabensis
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| Suillus kaibabensis | |
Suillus kaibabensis | |
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 | Pores on hymenium |
 | Cap is convex |
 | Hymenium is adnate |
 | Stipe is bare |
 | Spore print is brown |
 | Ecology is mycorrhizal |
 | Edibility is edible |
Description
editSuillus kaibabensis is a hardy yellow member of the genus Suillus. While yellow is the primary color, it can also include brown and white tones in varying degrees as well. This mushroom has a stem around 2–4 cm long, and 1–2 cm thick.[1] The cap is broad and convex to flat, typical of many species of boletes. The stipe is bare, spotted with olive brown and can be reddish-brown at the base. The pores are yellowish-brown that can turn a salmon color with age.
Taxonomy
editThis species was first described by Harry D. Thiers in 1978.[2] This species bears close resemblance to Suillus granulatus.[1][3] The species has a very common look to other Suillus,[4] and is rather difficult to tell apart other than the close association with Ponderosa pine. An easy identifier to use for Suillus is Suillus Filter.
Ecology
editSuillus kaibabensis grows in the four corners region of Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, and Colorado. This species exclusively prefers Ponderosa pine.[5] It is mycorrhizal, and requires these trees to survive. It produces fruiting bodies during the wetter season of late July to September.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "Suillus kaibabensis Kuo". Index MushroomExpert. CAB International. Retrieved 2019-02-25.
- ^ Thiers H.D. (1976). "Boletes of the southwestern United States". Mycotaxon. 3 (2).
- ^ "Suillus granulatus(Yellow Jack)". Colorado Mushrooms. CAB International. Retrieved 2019-02-25.
- ^ "Sorry, it's a Suillus". Fungus Federation of Santa Cruz. CAB International. Retrieved 2019-02-25.
- ^ "Suillus kaibabensis ("Kaibab Slippery Jack")". Bolete Filter. CAB International. 22 September 2015. Retrieved 2019-02-25.