Suillus luteus

Suillus luteus, also known as the Slippery Jack or Sticky Bun, is a species of fungus in the family Suillaceae. It is a common edible mushroom found across the Northern Hemisphere.

Taxonomy

The species was first described scientifically by Carl Linnaeus in 1753, who named it Boletus luteus. The genus Suillus was later defined by French mycologist Henri François Anne de Roussel in 1806, and Suillus luteus was transferred to it.

Description

Suillus luteus has a large, convex to flat cap that is 5–10 cm (2–4 in) in diameter. The cap surface is slimy and sticky, and its color ranges from yellow-brown to dark brown. The stipe is up to 10 cm (4 in) tall and 1–2 cm (0.4–0.8 in) thick, and it has a distinctive brownish ring.

Distribution and habitat

Suillus luteus is widely distributed in the Northern Hemisphere, where it forms mycorrhiza with various species of pine. It is commonly found in coniferous forests and is especially abundant in disturbed areas, such as roadsides and burned sites.

Edibility

Suillus luteus is an edible mushroom, although it is not highly regarded due to its slimy texture. It is often used in soups and stews, and it can also be dried for later use.

See also

• List of Suillus species
• Mycology

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