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Ghost Bolete

Leccinum holopus

Data Deficient

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (فطر)
Phylum
Basidiomycota (دعاميات)
Class
Agaricomycetes (غاريقونانية)
Order
Boletales (بوليطيات)
Family
Boletaceae
Genus
Leccinum
Species
Leccinum holopus (Ghost Bolete)

Names in Other Languages

German Moor-Birkenpilz

Similar Species in Leccinum

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Blushing Bolete
Leccinum scabrum
Least Concern
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Mottled Bolete
Leccinum variicolor
Least Concern
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Orange Bolete
Leccinum aurantiacum
Least Concern
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Orange Birch Bolete
Leccinum versipelle
Least Concern
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Greyshank Bolete
Leccinum cyaneobasileucum
Least Concern
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Leccinum albostipitatum
Least Concern
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Leccinum melaneum
Data Deficient
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Slate Bolete
Leccinum duriusculum
Vulnerable
View all species in Leccinum →

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Compare Species

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Ghost Bolete?
The scientific name of Ghost Bolete is Leccinum holopus. It belongs to the genus Leccinum.
What is the conservation status of Ghost Bolete?
Ghost Bolete (Leccinum holopus) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Ghost Bolete live?
Ghost Bolete is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States.
What family does Ghost Bolete belong to?
Ghost Bolete (Leccinum holopus) belongs to the genus Leccinum, which is part of the taxonomic family Boletaceae.
What kingdom does Ghost Bolete belong to?
Ghost Bolete (Leccinum holopus) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (فطر).
What are the closest relatives of Ghost Bolete?
The closest relatives of Ghost Bolete in the genus Leccinum include Blushing Bolete, Mottled Bolete, Orange Bolete, Orange Birch Bolete, Greyshank Bolete.

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Leccinum — 11 Species

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Blushing Bolete
Leccinum scabrum
LC
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Ghost Bolete
Leccinum holopus
DD
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Mottled Bolete
Leccinum variicolor
LC 🐾
Orange Bolete
Leccinum aurantiacum
LC 🐾
Orange Birch Bolete
Leccinum versipelle
LC 🐾
Greyshank Bolete
Leccinum cyaneobasileucum
LC 🐾
Leccinum albostipitatum
LC 🐾
Leccinum melaneum
DD 🐾
Slate Bolete
Leccinum duriusculum
VU 🐾
Foxy Bolete
Leccinum vulpinum
EN 🐾
Bog Bolete
Leccinum schistophilum
LC
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