| Hortiboletus rubellus | |
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| Species: | H. rubellus
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| Hortiboletus rubellus (Krombh.) Simonini, Vizzini & Gelardi (2015)
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Hortiboletus rubellus | |
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 | Pores on hymenium |
 | Cap is convex or flat |
 | Hymenium is adnate |
 | Stipe is bare |
 | Spore print is olive to brown |
 | Edibility is edible but not recommended |
Hortiboletus rubellus, commonly known as the ruby bolete, is a small, dainty, brightly coloured member of the family Boletaceae, with a reddish cap and stipe, and yellow pores. Like many boletes, it stains blue when cut or bruised. It is found in deciduous woodland in autumn. There is some question over its edibility, and it is reportedly of poor quality with a taste of soap. Until 2015, the species was known as Boletus rubellus.