Fungus · GBIF taxon 7832732
Bay Bolete
Imleria badiaBay boletes emerge in autumn across temperate woodlands, forming vital mycorrhizal partnerships with pine, spruce, and beech trees. Their deep chestnut-brown caps feature soft pores underneath that slowly bruise a distinct blue-green when gently pressed or cut. These fungi play a crucial role in forest nutrient cycles by exchanging soil minerals for tree sugars.
Pored CapMycorrhizalForest Dweller
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Mycorrhizal
Predators
- Slugs
- Fungus Gnat Larvae
- Red Squirrels
ThreatsHabitat degradation and soil compaction
HabitatsConiferous and hardwood forests
Life spanFruiting bodies persist 1–2 weeks
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- OrderBoletales
- FamilyBoletaceae
- GenusImleria
- SpeciesImleria badia
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
- Pore Inspection: Look closely at the pale yellow pores underneath, which slowly stain blue-green when gently touched.
- Habitat Clues: Search around mature pine, spruce, and beech roots where mycorrhizal fungi thrive in damp moss.
Look-Alike (c) Davide Puddu, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Davide Puddu · cc-by
Look-Alike (c) Daniel Ghyselinck, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Daniel Ghyselinck · cc-by
Close Relative (c) Davide Puddu, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Davide Puddu · cc-by
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