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Phylloporus rose-gold belongs to the rare species of edible mushrooms of the Boletaceae family; it bears the official name Phylloporus pelletieri. It is protected as a rare and little-studied species. It was first found by a French botanist in the second half of the 19th century. Other names for this species: Phylloporus paradoxus, Agaricus pelletieri, Boletus paradoxus.
What does pink-golden phylloporus look like?
Phylloporus pink-golden is a kind of transitional form between lamellar and tubular mushrooms, which is of particular interest to specialists.Appearance: strong thickened stem on which a massive cap is located. Grows in small groups.
Description of the cap
Initially, the shape of the cap in young specimens is convex with a rolled edge. But as it matures, it becomes flattened and slightly depressed. At the same time, the edge begins to droop. The velvety surface has a brown-red color, but in mature mushrooms it becomes smooth and slightly cracks.
On the reverse side there are thick yellow-golden plates connected to each other by branched descending bridges. When touched, you will feel a waxy coating.
Description of the leg
The stem of Phylloporus is pink-golden, medium density, yellowish in color. Its length is 3-7 cm, thickness is 8-15 mm. The shape is cylindrical, curved, with longitudinal ribs. The pulp has a mild mushroom smell and taste.
Is the mushroom edible or not?
This species is classified as edible mushrooms. But it does not have any special nutritional value due to its low meat content and rarity.
Where and how does it grow
Grows in deciduous, mixed and coniferous forests. Most often found under oak, hornbeam, beech, and less often under conifers. The active growth period is from July to October.
In Russia it can be found in regions with a warm climate.
Doubles and their differences
In terms of external features, the pink-golden phylloporus is in many ways similar to the weakly poisonous thin pig. The main difference between the latter is the correct plates on the back of the cap. In addition, when the fruiting body is damaged, it changes its color to rusty brown.
Conclusion
Phylloporus pink-golden is not of particular value to ordinary mushroom pickers.Therefore, it is not recommended to collect it due to the low prevalence and rarity of the species.
