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Very big mushroom

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Field Notes

Description:

Huge orange mushroom

Habitat:

Forest floor

Notes:

We found it on the side of the road

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)

That is a very big mushroom. I'm no mushroom pro, and identification can get a little tricky. My best guess is it's in the Boletus family. Perhaps Short-stalked Bolete (suillus brevipes) or Granular-dotted Bolete (Suillus granulatus)? Hope that helps!
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PublishedAugust 23, 2013

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