Tylopilus formosus
(G. Stev.) J.A. Cooper (2014)
Description:
Although it's not the largest boletus to be found, it is at the top end as far as size goes. It is interesting when found in beech forest, it has a lot of purple tones to it.
Common name: Dark Velvet Bolete
Found: Under Leptospermum and Nothofagus
Substrate: Ground
Spore: Brown
Height: 100 mm
Width: 100 - 150 mm
Season: Autumn
Edible: Unknown
Macro images:
Tylopilus formosus
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Scale= 13.5 mm.
 
PorTylopilus formosus
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Scale= 16 mm.
 
Tylopilus formosus
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Scale= 18 mm.
 
Tylopilus formosus
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Scale= 13 mm.
 
Tylopilus formosus
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Scale= 15 mm.
 
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