Xerocomellus chrysenteron

Xerocomellus chrysenteron
Scientific classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Fungi
Division: Basidiomycota
Class: Agaricomycetes
Order: Boletales
Family: Boletaceae
Genus: Xerocomellus
Species:
X. chrysenteron
Binomial name
Xerocomellus chrysenteron
(Bull.) Šutara (2008)
Synonyms

Boletus chrysenteron Bull. (1789)
Xerocomus chrysenteron Quél.
Boletus pascuus (Pers.) Krombh.

Xerocomellus chrysenteron
Pores on hymenium
Cap is convex or flat
Hymenium attachment is irregular or not applicable
Stipe is bare
Spore print is olive-brown
Ecology is mycorrhizal
Edibility is edible

Xerocomellus chrysenteron, formerly known as Boletus chrysenteron or Xerocomus chrysenteron and commonly known as the red cracking bolete, is a species of fungus in the family Boletaceae. The small mushroom has tubes and pores instead of gills beneath their caps. It is edible but not choice.