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Loyo

Boletus loyo

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Field Notes

Description:

Fungi

Habitat:

Moist open grassland

Notes:

Appeared after heavy and persistent rainfall. Supposed to only be found in Chile but this spotting is in Australia.

Reference Links:

Macrohongos de Chile: Boletus loyo

Species ID Suggestions

Loyo

Boletus Loyo

Reference Link
Agustín Amenabar L
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Comments (3)
Agustín Amenabar L
looks yummy. Looks like an old Boletus Loyo, but those are supposed to be found in Chile alone. http://chilehongos.blogspot.com/2011/04/boletus-loyo.html but may be not. also check this PDF (page 38/39) http://www.cormabiobio.cl/6accionar/bibliotecas/documentos/Fungi%20Austral%20baja2.pdf
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PublishedFebruary 27, 2012

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