Albatrellus

: Belonging to the family Albatrellaceae within the order Russulales , the genus was first described by British botanist Samuel Frederick Gray in 1821.

: Stains red-orange when handled, distinguishing it from the similar-looking A. ovinus . Ecological Niche Identify mushroom species found near Skykomish? - Facebook albatrellus

: These fungi are characterized by fleshy, terrestrial sporocarps with a pore layer instead of gills. Visual Distinctions : : Belonging to the family Albatrellaceae within the

: Initial diversification between Albatrellaceae and related families occurred during the Early Cretaceous (~145–100 Mya). Morphological Characteristics albatrellus

: Notable for its velvety texture and distinctive lilac or blue coloration, especially on the cap edges and stem.

: Belonging to the family Albatrellaceae within the order Russulales , the genus was first described by British botanist Samuel Frederick Gray in 1821.

: Stains red-orange when handled, distinguishing it from the similar-looking A. ovinus . Ecological Niche Identify mushroom species found near Skykomish? - Facebook

: These fungi are characterized by fleshy, terrestrial sporocarps with a pore layer instead of gills. Visual Distinctions :

: Initial diversification between Albatrellaceae and related families occurred during the Early Cretaceous (~145–100 Mya). Morphological Characteristics

: Notable for its velvety texture and distinctive lilac or blue coloration, especially on the cap edges and stem.