Fungus
Western Painted Suillus
Suillus lakeiAlso known as Matte Jack, Lake's Bolete
Western Painted Suillus forms rich mycorrhizal partnerships with Douglas-fir trees across Pacific Northwest forests. Its caps feature distinctive reddish-brown tufted scales overlaying a yellow base, along with a pale woolly veil that temporarily covers the yellow angular pores underneath. During damp autumn weather, these mushrooms emerge abundantly from the needle duff on the forest floor.
EctomycorrhizalFungusForest Dweller
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & preyMycorrhizal (Symbiotic with conifers)
Predators
- Slugs
- Fungus gnats
- Squirrels
ThreatsDeforestation and severe habitat disruption
HabitatsConiferous forests, specifically near Douglas-fir
Life spanFruiting body lasts 1–2 weeks; underground mycelium lives decades
Classification
- FamilySuillaceae
- SpeciesSuillus lakei
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Many wild mushrooms have toxic look-alikes; never eat wild fungi based on app identification alone.
Responsible observation
- Look near Douglas-fir: Search forest floors with abundant needle duff following warm autumn rains.
- Inspect the pores: Observe the distinct angular pores and remnants of the cottony veil on the stem.
Host Plant (c) Danny Steaven, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA) · cc-by-sa
Close Relative (c) Davide Puddu, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Davide Puddu · cc-by
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