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Harrya chromapes

This page will cover some of the basics for Harrya chromapes one of the few species in the small genus Harrya, of the family Bolitaceae. 

Edibility basics and testing

Yellow-foot

chromapes [chrom - (L: pigmented) + pes - (L: foot)] is the defining feature of this mushroom. The common names are "yellow-foot" or "chrome-foot", which is an almost literal translation from the Latin epithet. 

Rose-colored cap

This unassuming rosy cap usually sits higher than some other Boletes, with its 'foot' hidden below the forest detris. The pink-cap will fade to light brown with age.

The stipe

When pulled up, the cream-colored pores and rosy scabers may be the first things noticed if that bright yellow-foot is damaged or broken.

Even more

Yellow foot and mycelium

Yellow foot and mycelium

Yellow foot and mycelium

Like many boletes, the color of the mycelium is important and Harrya chromapes is no different, with vivid yellow mycelium extending from the foot into the surrounding substrate.

Where it grows

Yellow foot and mycelium

Yellow foot and mycelium

Harrya isn't as picky as many other boletes and is happy to form mycorrhizal relationships with hardwoods or conifers. These are often found growing alone.

More about the pores

More about the pores

More about the pores

The pore-layer will be deep and the pore surface is usually cream colored but have have pinkish to light brownish hues depending on age.

a bit more

More about the pores

More about the pores

The stipe ornamentation may range from pseudo-reticulation to large scabers. No special smell or taste is associated with this species.


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