Suillus americanus
(Chicken Fat Mushroom, Suillus sibiricus)

Habitat

Associated with Limber Pine in Colorado.

Description

A smaller yellow Suillus with reddish edges on the cap. S. sibiricus is synonymous with S. americanus. There is also another undescribed Suillus which can look similar however it has a more reddish brown cap and also occurs under Limber Pine.

Location

Colorado

Spore Print

Brown

Edibility

Edible

Color

Yellow

Last Updated

Apr 23 2025 09:38 AM

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