Fungus · GBIF taxon 7777157
Purple-veiled Slippery Jack
Suillus luteusAlso known as Slippery Jack, Sticky Bun
Purple-veiled Slippery Jacks form mutualistic partnerships with coniferous trees, emerging in damp pine needle leaf litter during late summer and autumn. Their glossy, dark brown caps carry a sticky gelatinous layer that traps forest debris, while bright yellow pores release spores beneath. A distinctive membranous ring with a purplish undersurface encircles the upper stem, setting this fungus apart from most other boletes.
EctomycorrhizalPine ForestsRinged Bolete
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Organic nutrients from host tree
- Soil minerals
- Water
Predators
- Fungus gnats
- Slugs
- Squirrels
ThreatsClear-cutting of host pine trees and forest habitat loss
HabitatsConiferous woodlands, pine plantations, sandy soils
Life spanFruiting body lasts several days; underground mycelium lives for decades
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- OrderBoletales
- FamilySuillaceae
- GenusSuillus
- SpeciesSuillus luteus
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 stem ring: Look for the distinct membranous ring with a purplish tint on its underside.
- Check the host tree: Search near pine trees, especially Scots pine, in damp autumnal weather.
- Examine the pore surface: Look under the cap to see yellow pores rather than traditional gills.
Host Tree (c) anemoneprojectors (no internet at the moment), some rights reserved (CC BY-SA) · cc-by-sa
Close Relative (c) Jerry Cooper, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Jerry Cooper · cc-by
Genus Relative (c) Petr Harant, some rights reserved (CC BY) · cc-by
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