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Orange Bolete

Leccinum aurantiacum

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

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

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Spanish boleto anaranjado

Similar Species in Leccinum

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Leccinum albostipitatum
Least Concern
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Leccinum melaneum
Data Deficient
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Blushing Bolete
Leccinum scabrum
Least Concern
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Bog Bolete
Leccinum schistophilum
Least Concern
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Foxy Bolete
Leccinum vulpinum
Endangered
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Ghost Bolete
Leccinum holopus
Data Deficient
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Greyshank Bolete
Leccinum cyaneobasileucum
Least Concern
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Mottled Bolete
Leccinum variicolor
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Orange Bolete?
The scientific name of Orange Bolete is Leccinum aurantiacum. It belongs to the genus Leccinum.
What is the conservation status of Orange Bolete?
Orange Bolete (Leccinum aurantiacum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Orange Bolete live?
Orange Bolete is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States.
What family does Orange Bolete belong to?
Orange Bolete (Leccinum aurantiacum) belongs to the genus Leccinum, which is part of the taxonomic family Boletaceae.
Is Orange Bolete endangered?
No, Orange Bolete (Leccinum aurantiacum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Orange Bolete belong to?
Orange Bolete (Leccinum aurantiacum) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Fungi).
What are the closest relatives of Orange Bolete?
The closest relatives of Orange Bolete in the genus Leccinum include , , Blushing Bolete, Bog Bolete, Foxy Bolete.

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Leccinum — 11 Species

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