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Last Observed
Xerocomellus ripariellus is a species of fungus within the Boletaceae family. It was formerly classified as Boletus ripariellus and Xerocomus ripariellus.
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Distribution
Widespread but very rare
Habitat
Found in wet riverine soild and around pond edges but can also appear in parklands or woodland, wherever the soil tends to stay wet
Associates
Alnus, Quercus, Salix
Cap
Cracking to reveal lighter flesh beneath
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| Shape | Convex, Expanded |
| Surface | Smooth, Cracking, Tomentose |
| Width | 3 - 8 cm |
Pores
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Tubes
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Flesh
Blueing very quickly and strongly particularly at the base
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| Odour | Pleasant |
| Taste | Mild |
Stem
Flushed or streaked with bright carmine punctae
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| Shape | Cylindric |
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Spores
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| Shape | Subfusiform |
| Ornamentation | Striate |
| Size | 11-13 x 3.5-4.5 μm |
Confirmed
Unconfirmed
Classification
- ↳ Phylum: Basidiomycota
- ↳ Subphylum: Agaricomycotina
- ↳ Class: Agaricomycetes
- ↳ Subclass: Agaricomycetidae
- ↳ Order: Boletales
- ↳ Family: Boletaceae
- ↳ Genus: Xerocomellus
Synonyms
- Boletus ripariellus
- Boletus ripariellus (Redeuilh) Watling & A.E. Hills
- Xerocomus ripariellus Redeuilh
Reference Sources
G. Kibby (2017) British Boletes with keys to species. Geoffrey Kibby.
T. Læssøe, J. H. Peterson (2019) Fungi of Temperate Europe Vol. 1. Princeton University Press.
G. Kibby (2020) Mushrooms and Toadstools of Britain & Europe Vol. 1. Geoffrey Kibby.
