Identification: Mystery Mushroom

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  1. JellyMen

    JellyMen New Member

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    Hello,
    We found a small group of large yellowish-brownish mushrooms growing In our school in soil covered with pine needles (they were under a large pine tree).
    Please Identify,
    Thanks
     

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  2. Sundrop

    Sundrop Well-Known Member

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    For sure either Boletaceae or Suillaceae (previously Boletaceae) family. Probably Suillus.
     
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    vitog Contributor 10 Years

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    I'll second Suillus, which are commonly found under pine trees.
     
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    Some Suillus species are listed as endangered or vulnerable so be gentle with it, let it be, don't destroy it.
     
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