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Slippery Jack

Suillus sp.

Photo by MartinL
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Field Notes

Description:

Thick capped mushroom with golden pores beneath. Fingerprint rapidly staining black. White stipe.

Habitat:

Suburban park.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (7)
Mark Ridgway
It's amazing how blue is so unappetising. I would lean towards the luteus but it is a tough call isn't it.
MartinL
Suillus granulatus http://www.flickr.com/photos/26925527@N07/6160074394/
MartinL
The blue stain appeared quickly, easily within a few minutes. That doesn't seem very appetizing.
Mark Ridgway
I think it is edible. In Australia it is probably either S. luteus or S. granulatus
Mark Ridgway
That's an incredible blue colour. Almost like paint. How long before it went black?
MartinL
Slippery Jack http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suillus
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PublishedApril 19, 2012

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