Slippery Jack
Suillus luteus
Family: Suillaceae
Also called: Slippery Jack, Sticky Bun, Pine Bolete
Overview
Brown-capped slimy Suillus with a ring under planted pines. Peel cap; cook thoroughly. Edible but slimy.
Edibility
Edible
Rarity
common
Trophic mode
mycorrhizal
Typical peak
Sep–Oct
Season
Sep–Nov — typical fruiting months: Aug, Sep, Oct.
Host trees & substrate
- Mycorrhizal with pine
Where it grows
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