Suillus

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Suillus
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Fungi Division: Basidiomycota Class: Homobasidiomycetes Subclass: Hymenomycetes Order: Agaricales Family: Suillaceae Genus: Suillus

The suilloid boletes comprise a family of the sub-order Boletales. They are distinguishable from other boletes, by growth under conifers, slimy caps, partial veils in immature forms and annuli thereafter, glandular dots on the stem, and large pore openings that are often arranged radially.

Members of this genus are often hard to distinguish from other boletes, as characters such as the sliminess of the cap can vary dramatically with environmental conditions. The name is derived from the Latin sus "pig", hence pig-mushrooms.

Several members of the genus are considered edible. However as a group, the suilloids are known to cause idiosynchratic allergic reactions in some people. In some species, the slimy cap coat acts as a purgative when consumed and should be removed before cooking.

A few edible examples from this genus include:

• S. americanus - the Chicken fat mushroom
• S. bovinus - Jersey cow mushroom
• S. brevipes
• S. grevillei - Larch Bolete
• S. granulatus
• S. luteus - Slippery Jack (though this name is also often used for other species, such as S. pungens)
• S. pungens
• S. tomentosus

[edit] See also

• Mushroom hunting
• Mushroom poisoning

[edit] External link

• Genus Suillus at Mushroom Expert.com [1]

[edit] References