Rhizopogonluteolus0876a

Rhizopogon luteolus Fr.

An introduced fungus found half buried in soil under pines. It is of an irregular globose to ellipsoid shape and is a yellowish brown. Size: up to 50 mm x 35 mm.

There is another similar species which has reddish tints and is also associated with pine.

Rhizopogonluteolus237
Rhizopogonluteolus0883a
Rhizopogonluteolus0884a

It has unusual basidia, many of which appeared to have up to six spores attached.

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