Definition

Noun: * A species of mushroom: "Frost's bolete" is the common name for a specific type of bolete mushroom, scientifically classified as Boletus frostii or Butyriboletus frostii. It is characterized by its distinctive red cap and a red, coarsely net-patterned stalk.

Usage

• This term is used specifically in mycology (the study of fungi) and by mushroom foragers to identify this particular species.
• It functions as a proper noun for the organism.
• Example: "While hiking in the oak woods, we were excited to find Frost's bolete growing near the path."

Advanced Usage

• The species epithet "frostii" honors American mycologist Charles Christopher Frost.
• It is often discussed in the context of edibility, with sources noting it is considered edible but can cause gastrointestinal distress in some individuals, or that it is sometimes used to create a blue dye.

Variants and Related Words

• Frost's bolete mushroom: A more descriptive full name.
• Boletus frostii: The former scientific name.
• Butyriboletus frostii: The current accepted scientific name in some taxonomic classifications.
• Bolete: The general common name for mushrooms in the family Boletaceae, which typically have a sponge-like layer of pores instead of gills under the cap.

Synonyms

• Jeweled bolete: Another common name for the same fungus, referring to the net-like pattern on its stalk.

Related Phrases/Idioms

• Not applicable: As a specific biological name, "Frost's bolete" is not used in idiomatic expressions.

Noun

1. a fungus with a red cap and a red coarsely reticulate stalk