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Fleshy-pored fungi are commonly known as Boletes, because they belong in the order Boletales.
Boletes are related to gilled fungi, but instead of gills, their caps usually have a spongey mass containing pores. The flesh of the cap and stem of many Boletes will quickly change colour when cut or bruised.
Boletes play an important role in the Australian environment. They are the mycorrhizal partners of many native trees, which means the fungi help the tree roots absorb nutrients from the soil. Some overseas Boletes, that are known to have mycorrhizal partnerships with various pine trees, have been introduced to Australian pine plantations. Many Bolete species are also a favourite food for native insect larvae and mammals.
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A Girraween species showing the fleshy pores. |
Boletes are very common in Girraween. If you see a large mushroom, chances are it is a Bolete! |
Austroboletus niveus
Boletellus ananiceps
Boletellus emodensis
Boletellus sp.
Boletus dispersus
Boletus haedinus
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Gyroporus heterosporus
Pulveroboletus ravenelii
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