description Suillus cavipes Overview
Suillus cavipes, commonly called the hollow bolete or hollow-stemmed larch bolete, is a pore-bearing ectomycorrhizal fungus in the family Suillaceae. It fruits on the ground with larch trees, and the mature stem is characteristically hollow, especially in its lower part; the cap is brown, dry, and fibrous, with pale yellow pores beneath. Some field guides list it as edible, but wild mushroom identification and edibility require expert confirmation because related species can look similar [US Forest Service](https://www.nrs.fs.usda.gov/pubs/gtr/gtr_nrs79r.pdf).
help Suillus cavipes FAQ
Why is Suillus cavipes called the hollow bolete?
The mature stem is characteristically hollow, especially in its lower part. That feature gives the species its common name, hollow bolete or hollow-stemmed larch bolete.
What tree does Suillus cavipes grow with?
Suillus cavipes fruits on the ground with larch trees. It is an ectomycorrhizal fungus, meaning it forms a root partnership with its tree host.
Is Suillus cavipes a pore mushroom?
Yes, it is pore-bearing rather than gilled. Its pores are located beneath the cap, while the hollow stem is the most distinctive structural feature.
Where would you look for Suillus cavipes?
Look on the ground near larch trees, where its ectomycorrhizal relationship occurs. The species belongs to the family Suillaceae, a group that includes several tree-associated boletes.
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