- Source: Porphyrellus indecisus
Porphyrellus indecisus, commonly known as the indecisive bolete, is a species of bolete fungus in the family Boletaceae native to North America. It was described in 1888 by Charles Horton Peck.
Taxonomy
This species was first described by Charles Horton Peck in 1888 as Boletus indecisus. In 1909, William Murrill used the name Tylopilus indecisus to refer to this species. The current name was first used by Édouard-Jean Gilbert in 1931.
Description
Fruiting bodies of Porphyrellus indecisus have convex to flat, brown caps that are about 2-10 inches (5-25 cm) in diameter. The surface of the cap is often smooth and dry. The pores are small at first, but get larger as the mushroom ages. The stipe is sometimes, but not always, thicker at the base. The spore print is pinkish-tan to reddish-brown, sometimes with a vinaceous tinge.
Edibility
Porphyrellus indecisus is edible.
See also
List of North American boletes
