Boletellus chrysenteroides is a species of fungus in the family Boletaceae.
Taxonomy It was first described as Boletus chrysenteroides by mycologist Wally Snell in 1936. Snell later (1941) transferred the species to Boletellus.
Its specific epithet refers to its similarity to Xerocomellus chrysenteron.
Description The brown cap is wide. The yellow, sunken pores are 1 millimetre wide and stain blue. The stem is long and wide. The flesh is whitish, staining blue. The spore print is olive-brown.
Similar species It is similar to Xerocomellus species, including X. chrysenteron.
Distribution and habitat It can be found in eastern North America from June to September. It prefers rotting wood, near oak or hemlock.
See also List of North American boletes
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