Yellow False Truffle

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium, Brazil, Chile, Norway, and Sweden.

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇱 Chile 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (Fungi)

Phylum

Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)

Class

Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)

Order

Boletales (Boletales)

Family

Rhizopogonaceae

Genus

Rhizopogon

Species

Rhizopogon luteolus (Yellow False Truffle)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish criadilla amarillenta

Similar Species in Rhizopogon

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Rhizopogon obtextus

Least Concern

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Blushing Beard Truffle

Rhizopogon roseolus

Data Deficient

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Reticulated Beard Truffle

Rhizopogon villosulus

Not Evaluated

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Yellow Beard Truffle

Rhizopogon ochraceorubens

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Yellow False Truffle?

The scientific name of Yellow False Truffle is Rhizopogon luteolus. It belongs to the genus Rhizopogon.

What is the conservation status of Yellow False Truffle?

Yellow False Truffle (Rhizopogon luteolus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Yellow False Truffle live?

Yellow False Truffle is found in Distributed across Belgium, Brazil, Chile, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, Chile, Norway, Sweden.

What family does Yellow False Truffle belong to?

Yellow False Truffle (Rhizopogon luteolus) belongs to the genus Rhizopogon, which is part of the taxonomic family Rhizopogonaceae.

Is Yellow False Truffle endangered?

No, Yellow False Truffle (Rhizopogon luteolus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Yellow False Truffle belong to?

Yellow False Truffle (Rhizopogon luteolus) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Fungi).

What are the closest relatives of Yellow False Truffle?

The closest relatives of Yellow False Truffle in the genus Rhizopogon include , Blushing Beard Truffle, Reticulated Beard Truffle, Yellow Beard Truffle.