Fungus · GBIF taxon 2524455
Ornate-stalked bolete
Retiboletus ornatipesAlso known as Goldstalk, Yellow-stemmed Bolete
Ornate-stalked boletes stand out in summer hardwood forests with their bright yellow pore surfaces and deeply reticulated, net-like stems. The cap shifts from yellowish-brown to olive-grey with age, while the flesh inside bruises slowly to a subtle greyish tint when cut. These mycorrhizal fungi form essential underground partnerships with oaks and beech trees across eastern North America.
MycorrhizalForestSummer
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Mycorrhizal (symbiotic with tree roots)
Predators
- Fungus gnats
- Squirrels
- Slugs
ThreatsHabitat loss and soil compaction
HabitatsDeciduous and mixed forests, particularly near oak and beech
Life spanFruiting bodies persist 1–2 weeks; underground mycelium can live decades
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- OrderBoletales
- FamilyBoletaceae
- GenusRetiboletus
- SpeciesRetiboletus ornatipes
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Many edible mushrooms have toxic look-alikes; never eat wild fungi based on app identification alone.
Responsible observation
- Observe the Stalk: Look closely at the deep, raised reticulations that cover the bright yellow stem.
- Check the Pores: Note the yellow pore surface underneath the cap that does not turn blue when bruised.
- Leave in Place: Allow mature mushrooms to drop spores and maintain forest soil health.
Look-alike (c) Daniel Ghyselinck, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Daniel Ghyselinck · cc-by
Host Plant (c) Alicia Ballard, some rights reserved (CC BY) · cc-by
Close Relative This image was created by user (hríb) at Mushroom Observer, a source for mycological images.You can contact this user here. / CC BY-SA 3.0 · cc-by-sa
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