Dataset: All Collections
Taxa: Gyroporus
Search Criteria: excluding cultivated/captive occurrences

Page 49, records 4801-4900 of 5159

University of Tartu Natural History Museum


TU
Gyroporus cyanescens (Bull.) Quél.
TUF110371Leho Tedersoo   2011-09-01
Põlva maakond, Intsikurmu

TU
Gyroporus cyanescens (Bull.) Quél.
TUF106075Vello Liiv   2007-08-24
Saare maakond, Liiva, 58.3101 22.05067

TU
Gyroporus cyanescens (Bull.) Quél.
TUF101346Veiko Kastanje;Irja Saar   2007-09-07
Lääne maakond, Tuksi, Bergsby, 59.17615 23.5413

TU
Gyroporus cyanescens (Bull.) Quél.
TUF114215Irma Zettur;Irja Saar   2019-09-15
Lääne-Viru maakond, Altja küla, 59.57295 26.1111

TU
Gyroporus cyanescens (Bull.) Quél.
TUF127416Leho Tedersoo   2018-09-23
Naissaar, 59.55 24.52

TU
Gyroporus cyanescens (Bull.) Quél.
TUF105845Veiko Kastanje   2020-08-14
Harju maakond, Kiisa, 59.238489 24.70154

TU
Gyroporus cyanescens (Bull.) Quél.
TUF137019   
Võru maakond, Sänna küla / Sännä, 57.75 26.77

University of Tennessee Fungal Herbarium


TENN-F
Gyroporus Quél.
TENN-F-066338M.G. Wood   MGW10342011-06-29
United States, North Carolina, Haywood, Waterville, GSMNP [Great Smoky Mountains National Park], Chestnut Branch Trail, 35.75972222 -83.10555556

TENN-F
Gyroporus Quél.
TENN-F-066485P.B. Matheny   PBM36472011-07-19
Australia, Western Australia, Two People's Bay Nature Reserve, Sicker Reef Track, 30 Km East Albany, -36.98166667 118.1663889

TENN-F
Boletus cyanescens W. Saunders & W.G. Sm.
TENN-F-002757L.E. Krueger   LEK27571921-08-29
Canada, Ontario, Magnetawan, 45.03166667 -79.64388889

TENN-F
Boletus cyanescens W. Saunders & W.G. Sm.
TENN-F-004493L.R. Hesler   4493a1934-07-02
United States, Tennessee, Blount, Townsend, GSMNP [Great Smoky Mountains National Park], Cades Cove, 35.59416667 -83.84194444

TENN-F
Boletus cyanescens W. Saunders & W.G. Sm.
TENN-F-009428L.R. Hesler & King   LRH94281936-09-07
United States, North Carolina, Swain, Bryson City, GSMNP [Great Smoky Mountains National Park], Tennessee Branch, 35.61222222 -83.34027778

TENN-F
Boletus cyanescens W. Saunders & W.G. Sm.
TENN-F-010689L.R. Hesler   LRH106891937-07-03
United States, Tennessee, Sevier, Gatlinburg, GSMNP [Great Smoky Mountains National Park], Chimneys Trail, 35.62916667 -83.47638889

TENN-F
Boletus cyanescens W. Saunders & W.G. Sm.
TENN-F-010863L.R. Hesler   LRH108631937-08-22
United States, Tennessee, Carter, Roan Mountain, 36.19416667 -82.06833333

TENN-F
Boletus cyanescens W. Saunders & W.G. Sm.
TENN-F-014366L.R. Hesler   LRH143661942-08-30
United States, North Carolina, Macon, Highlands, 35.0525 -83.19694444

TENN-F
Boletus cyanescens W. Saunders & W.G. Sm.
TENN-F-016657A.J. Sharp   AJS166571942-07-28
United States, Tennessee, Sevier, Gatlinburg, GSMNP [Great Smoky Mountains National Park], Mount Kephart, 35.60194444 -83.81138889

TENN-F
Boletus cyanescens W. Saunders & W.G. Sm.
TENN-F-018241M. Lange   ML182411947-07-30
United States, Michigan, Cheboygan, Munro, Douglas Lake, 45.57694444 -84.69277778

TENN-F
Boletus cyanescens W. Saunders & W.G. Sm.
TENN-F-022391L.R. Hesler   LRH223911956-08-24
United States, Kentucky, Whitley, Honeybee, Cumberland Falls State Park, 36.83583333 -84.33833333

TENN-F
Boletus cyanescens W. Saunders & W.G. Sm.
TENN-F-028399R.H. Petersen & P.D. Olexia   RHP283991964-08-00
United States, North Carolina, Macon, 35.11972222 -83.33611111

TENN-F
Boletus cyanescens W. Saunders & W.G. Sm.
TENN-F-061320R.H. Petersen   126502006-10-03
United States, North Carolina, Haywood, Waynesville, GSMNP [Great Smoky Mountains National Park], Cataloochee Cove, End of Road, 35.61833333 -83.125

TENN-F
TENN-F-072104Discover Life in America   2017-06-20
USA, Tennessee, Sevier, GSMNP [Great Smoky Mountains National Park]; Baskins Creek high burn area; Baskins Creek lower trail, 35.679123 -83.477662, 875m

TENN-F
Gyroporus castaneus (Bull.) Quél.
TENN-F-041165A. Freeman   AF411651977-08-08
United States, Tennessee, Sevier, Gatlinburg, GSMNP [Great Smoky Mountains National Park], Greenbrier, 35.70777778 -83.38

TENN-F
Gyroporus castaneus (Bull.) Quél.
TENN-F-060252K.W. Hughes & R.H. Petersen   122502004-09-12
United States, Tennessee, Blount, Townsend, GSMNP [Great Smoky Mountains National Park], Tremont Road, End of Road, Path To Thunderhead, 35.61777778 -83.67

TENN-F
Gyroporus castaneus (Bull.) Quél.
TENN-F-061118E.B. Lickey   125562005-07-11
United States, Tennessee, Cocke, GSMNP [Great Smoky Mountains National Park], Gabes Mountain Trail, 35.75694444 -83.20916667

TENN-F
Gyroporus castaneus (Bull.) Quél.
TENN-F-062085E. & A. Horak   ZT124312007-07-29
United States, Tennessee, Blount, Townsend, GSMNP [Great Smoky Mountains National Park], Vic Tremont Environmental Center, End of Gravel Road., 35.61444444 -83.7125

TENN-F
Gyroporus castaneus (Bull.) Quél.
TENN-F-062139E. & A. Horak   ZT126872007-08-05
United States, Tennessee, Sevier, Pittman Center, GSMNP [Great Smoky Mountains National Park], Greenbrier, Little Pigeon River, Porters Creek Trail., 35.68027778 -83.39805556

TENN-F
Gyroporus castaneus (Bull.) Quél.
TENN-F-062688P.B. Matheny   PBM29302008-06-15
United States, Tennessee, Blount, Townsend, GSMNP [Great Smoky Mountains National Park], Tremont, End of Tremont Road, 35.59555556 -83.63361111

TENN-F
Gyroporus castaneus (Bull.) Quél.
TENN-F-063162H.D. Black & N.S. Weber   HDB 4461977-07-24
United States, Michigan, Washtenaw, Dexter, Bush Road, 42.33833333 -83.88861111

TENN-F
Gyroporus castaneus (Bull.) Quél.
TENN-F-065391M.G. Wood   MGW7862010-10-03
United States, Tennessee, Sevier, Gatlinburg, GSMNP [Great Smoky Mountains National Park], Greenbriar Picnic Area, 35.72916667 -83.40694444

TENN-F
Gyroporus castaneus (Bull.) Quél.
TENN-F-066229P.B. Matheny   PBM35352011-06-25
United States, Tennessee, Cocke, Cosby, GSMNP [Great Smoky Mountains National Park], Gabe's Mountain Trail, 35.75833333 -83.2125

TENN-F
Gyroporus castaneus (Bull.) Quél.
TENN-F-066347M.G. Wood   MGW10332011-06-29
United States, North Carolina, Haywood, Waterville, GSMNP [Great Smoky Mountains National Park], Chestnut Branch Trail, 35.75972222 -83.10555556

TENN-F
Gyroporus castaneus (Bull.) Quél.
TENN-F-066352B.P. Looney   BPL692011-06-29
United States, North Carolina, Haywood, Waterville, GSMNP [Great Smoky Mountains National Park], Chestnut Branch Trail, 35.75972222 -83.10555556

TENN-F
Gyroporus castaneus (Bull.) Quél.
TENN-F-067092P.B.M.   PBM38102012-07-31
United States, Tennessee, Cocke, Cosby, GSMNP [Great Smoky Mountains National Park], Cosby Campground Area, 35.76277778 -83.21611111

TENN-F
Gyroporus castaneus (Bull.) Quél.
TENN-F-067100M.R.   MR003042012-07-31
United States, Tennessee, Cocke, Cosby, GSMNP [Great Smoky Mountains National Park], Gabes Mountain Trail, 35.75694444 -83.21138889

TENN-F
Gyroporus castaneus (Bull.) Quél.
TENN-F-067208M.G.W.   MGW11012012-07-31
United States, Tennessee, Cocke, Cosby, GSMNP [Great Smoky Mountains National Park], Gabes Mountain Trail, 35.75555556 -83.2125

TENN-F
Gyroporus castaneus (Bull.) Quél.
TENN-F-067294M.S.G.   MSG1272012-08-03
United States, Tennessee, Sevier, Elkmont, GSMNP [Great Smoky Mountains National Park], Quiet Walkway Near Sugarlands Visitor Center, 35.68083333 -83.55

TENN-F
Gyroporus castaneus (Bull.) Quél.
TENN-F-067511J.J.   JJ-14-89122012-08-09
United States, North Carolina, Haywood, Waterville, GSMNP [Great Smoky Mountains National Park], Big Creek, Baxter Creek Trail, 36.25333333 -83.19361111

TENN-F
Gyroporus castaneus (Bull.) Quél.
TENN-F-067535E. Harrower   EH1882012-08-10
United States, Tennessee, Sevier, Gatlinburg, GSMNP [Great Smoky Mountains National Park], Cherokee Orchard Loop, Rainbow Falls Trail, 35.68194444 -83.48888889

TENN-F
Gyroporus castaneus (Bull.) Quél.
TENN-F-068537P.B. Matheny   PBM39352013-08-29
United States, Tennessee, Sevier, Gatlinburg, GSMNP [Great Smoky Mountains National Park], Greenbrier Area, Ut Ranger Station, 35.72805556 -83.41027778

TENN-F
Gyroporus castaneus (Bull.) Quél.
TENN-F-068545M. Wood   MGW12422013-08-29
United States, Tennessee, Sevier, Gatlinburg, GSMNP [Great Smoky Mountains National Park], Greenbrier Area, Ut Ranger Station, 35.72805556 -83.41027778

TENN-F
Gyroporus castaneus (Bull.) Quél.
TENN-F-068624E.C. Vellinga   ECV56072013-08-30
United States, Tennessee, Sevier, Gatlinburg, GSMNP [Great Smoky Mountains National Park], Cherokee Orchard Rd, Noah ""bud"" Ogle Farm, 35.68333333 -83.49027778

TENN-F
Gyroporus castaneus (Bull.) Quél.
TENN-F-068741S. Trudell   SAT13248112013-09-05
United States, Tennessee, Sevier, Gatlinburg, GSMNP [Great Smoky Mountains National Park], Greenbrier Picnic Area, Ramsey Cascades Trail, 35.71166667 -83.38388889

TENN-F
Gyroporus castaneus (Bull.) Quél.
TENN-F-068796E.C. Vellinga   ECV56962013-09-05
United States, Tennessee, Sevier, Gatlinburg, GSMNP [Great Smoky Mountains National Park], Greenbrier Area, Ramsey Cascades Trail, 35.70277778 -83.3575

TENN-F
Gyroporus castaneus (Bull.) Quél.
TENN-F-068879M. Wood   MGW12812013-09-01
United States, Tennessee, Sevier, Gatlinburg, GSMNP [Great Smoky Mountains National Park], Greenbrier Picnic Area, Ramsey Cascades Trail, 35.71166667 -83.38388889

TENN-F
Gyroporus castaneus (Bull.) Quél.
TENN-F-068938P.B. Matheny   PBM39682013-09-06
United States, Tennessee, Sevier, Gatlinburg, GSMNP [Great Smoky Mountains National Park], Chimneys Picnic Area, 35.63666667 -83.49166667

TENN-F
Gyroporus castaneus (Bull.) Quél.
TENN-F-068943H.B. Korotkin   HBK0032013-08-31
United States, Tennessee, Blount, Townsend, GSMNP [Great Smoky Mountains National Park], Schoolhouse Gap Trail (little River Rd. Btwn. Townsend & Junct. Cades Cove), 35.6275 -83.73083333

TENN-F
Gyroporus castaneus (Bull.) Quél.
TENN-F-068991S.A. Trudell   SAT13245092013-09-02
United States, Tennessee, Sevier, Cosby, GSMNP [Great Smoky Mountains National Park], Cosby Area, Gabe's Mountain Trail, 35.75333333 -83.20833333

TENN-F
Gyroporus castaneus (Bull.) Quél.
TENN-F-070678S. Trudell   SAT15197102015-07-16
United States, North Carolina, Haywood, Cherokee, Chestnut Branch Trail, Big Creek, GSMNP [Great Smoky Mountains National Park], Nc, 35.76 -83.11083333

TENN-F
Gyroporus castaneus (Bull.) Quél.
TENN-F-074459R. Swenie   RAS2772018-06-02
United States, Tennessee, Knox, Sharps Ridge Memorial Park Knoxville., 36.001417 -83.947302

TENN-F
Gyroporus castaneus (Bull.) Quél.
TENN-F-074923R.A. Swenie   RAS5192019-08-25
USA, North Carolina, Swain, GSMNP [Great Smoky Mountains National Park], Smokemont, Bradley Fork Trail, 35.5578 -83.3116, 838m

TENN-F
Gyroporus cyanescens (Bull.) Quél.
TENN-F-036354R.H. Petersen & P.D. Olexia   RHP363541971-09-06
United States, Michigan, Marquette, Powell, Canyon Lake Trail, 46.99916667 -87.92083333

TENN-F
Gyroporus cyanescens (Bull.) Quél.
TENN-F-049996V. Antonin   VA91-81991-07-17
United States, North Carolina, Jackson, Nantahala Nat. Forest, 35.16333333 -83.02333333

TENN-F
Gyroporus cyanescens (Bull.) Quél.
TENN-F-062183Asheville Mushroom Club   ASM2007122007-08-11
United States, North Carolina, Haywood, Waynesville, GSMNP [Great Smoky Mountains National Park], Cataloochee Cove, Rough Creek Trail, 35.61111111 -83.125

TENN-F
Gyroporus cyanescens (Bull.) Quél.
TENN-F-063169N.S. Weber   HDB 4451977-07-24
United States, Michigan, Washtenaw, Dexter, Bush Road Lake (bog), 42.33833333 -83.88861111

TENN-F
Gyroporus cyanescens (Bull.) Quél.
TENN-F-070726P.B. Matheny   PBM40472015-07-17
United States, North Carolina, Swain, Cherokee, Appalachian Trail, Clingmans Dome, GSMNP [Great Smoky Mountains National Park], Tn, 35.56 -83.50055556

TENN-F
Gyroporus cyanescens (Bull.) Quél.
TENN-F-071891R. Swenie   RAS0682016-07-24
United States, North Carolina, Swain, Balsam Mountain near Heintooga campground, GSMNP [Great Smoky Mountains National Park]., 35.564614 -83.17418

TENN-F
Gyroporus cyanescens (Bull.) Quél.
TENN-F-074546R.A. Swenie   RAS3302018-09-08
USA, North Carolina, Macon, Whiteside Mountain, near peak, 35.0809 -83.1382, 1448m

TENN-F
Gyroporus cyanescens (Bull.) Quél.
TENN-F-075043R.A. Swenie   RAS5202019-08-25
United States, North Carolina, Swain, Heintooga Round Bottom Road, [GSMNP] Great Smoky Mountains National Park, 35.58823 -83.18754, 1600m

TENN-F
Gyroporus purpurinus (Snell) Singer
TENN-F-050007V. Antonin   VA91-191991-07-22
United States, Tennessee, Blount, GSMNP [Great Smoky Mountains National Park], Crib Gap, 35.61222222 -83.84611111

TENN-F
Gyroporus purpurinus Snell ex Singer
TENN-F-074603P.B. Matheny   PBM41962018-09-21
USA, Tennessee, Anderson, Norris Dam State Park, Grist Mill, Clear Creek Trail, 36.2123008 -84.073808, 253m

TENN-F
TENN-F-047534T. Baroni   TB55901987-07-27
United States, North Carolina, Macon, Edwards Creek Area, 35.04055556 -83.16194444

TENN-F
TENN-F-071670R. Swenie   RAS1752017-07-22
United States, Florida, Alachua, Split Rock Conservation Area, Gainesville., 29.636623 -82.406197

TENN-F
TENN-F-002755A.H. Smith   AHS27551931-07-20
Canada, Nova Scotia, Colchester, Folleigh Lake, 45.41694444 -63.34805556

TENN-F
TENN-F-011140G.D. Darker   LRH111401936-09-21
United States, Massachusetts, Suffolk, Jamaica Plain, Arnold Arboretum, 42.29888889 -71.12305556

TENN-F
TENN-F-011297Hesler & Smith   LRH112971937-09-03
United States, Tennessee, Sevier, Gatlinburg, GSMNP [Great Smoky Mountains National Park], Elkmont, 35.65361111 -83.58027778

TENN-F
TENN-F-011547L.R. Hesler   LRH115471938-06-30
United States, Tennessee, Blount, Townsend, GSMNP [Great Smoky Mountains National Park], Cades Cove, 35.60194444 -83.81138889

TENN-F
TENN-F-012766L.R. Hesler   LRH127661940-08-04
United States, Tennessee, Sevier, Gatlinburg, GSMNP [Great Smoky Mountains National Park], Mt. Leconte, 35.655 -83.44111111

TENN-F
TENN-F-013829L.R. Hesler   LRH138291941-07-20
United States, Tennessee, Sevier, Gatlinburg, GSMNP [Great Smoky Mountains National Park], Mt. Leconte, 35.655 -83.44111111

TENN-F
TENN-F-013931L.R. Hesler   LRH139311941-08-23
United States, Tennessee, Sevier, Gatlinburg, GSMNP [Great Smoky Mountains National Park], Near Mt. Leconte, 35.655 -83.44111111

TENN-F
TENN-F-014394L.R. Hesler   LRH143941942-07-22
United States, Tennessee, Sevier, Gatlinburg, GSMNP [Great Smoky Mountains National Park], Collins Gap, 35.58638889 -83.47277778

TENN-F
TENN-F-016355L.R. Hesler   LRH163551944-06-15
United States, Tennessee, Sevier, Gatlinburg, GSMNP [Great Smoky Mountains National Park], Near Mt Leconte, 35.655 -83.44111111

TENN-F
TENN-F-017139L.R. Hesler   LRH171391945-09-12
United States, North Carolina, Macon, Highlands, 35.0525 -83.19694444

TENN-F
TENN-F-017686L.R. Hesler   LRH176861946-08-25
United States, Tennessee, Sevier, Gatlinburg, GSMNP [Great Smoky Mountains National Park], Greenbrier, 35.70777778 -83.38

TENN-F
TENN-F-019134L.R. Hesler   LRH191341949-07-24
United States, Tennessee, Carter, Hampton, 36.28416667 -82.17277778

TENN-F
TENN-F-022042L.R. Hesler   LRH220421955-08-21
United States, North Carolina, Macon, Franklin, Wayah Bald, 35.18027778 -83.56055556

TENN-F
TENN-F-023033L.R. Hesler   LRH230331958-07-22
United States, Tennessee, Blount, Townsend, GSMNP [Great Smoky Mountains National Park], Cades Cove, 35.60194444 -83.81138889

TENN-F
TENN-F-023177L.R. Hesler   LRH231771958-08-12
United States, Tennessee, Blount, Townsend, GSMNP [Great Smoky Mountains National Park], Cades Cove, 35.60194444 -83.81138889

TENN-F
TENN-F-024531L.R. Hesler   LRH245311961-08-29
United States, Tennessee, Blount, Townsend, GSMNP [Great Smoky Mountains National Park], Cades Cove, 35.60194444 -83.81138889

TENN-F
TENN-F-026904R.H. Petersen   RHP17671964-07-16
United States, New York, Alleghany, 42.19388889 -77.99333333

TENN-F
TENN-F-027546R.H. Petersen   RHP275461963-07-31
United States, North Carolina, Transylvania, Brevard, Pisgah National Forest, Yellow Gap Road, 35.38138889 -82.7425

University of Vermont, Pringle Herbarium, Macrofungi


VT
Gyroporus castaneus (Bull.) Quél.
UVMVT300163C. C. Frost   s.n.
United States, Vermont, 42.855978 -72.593721

VT
Gyroporus castaneus (Bull.) Quél.
UVMVT300164C. C. Frost   s.n.
United States, Vermont, Windham, 42.855978 -72.593721

VT
Gyroporus cyanescens (Bull.) Quél.
UVMVT300165C. C. Frost   s.n.
United States, Vermont, Windham, 42.855978 -72.593721

VT
Gyroporus cyanescens (Bull.) Quél.
UVMVT300166C. C. Frost   s.n.
United States, Vermont, Windham, 42.855978 -72.593721

VT
Gyroporus cyanescens (Bull.) Quél.
UVMVT300167C. C. Frost   s.n.
United States, Vermont, Windham, 42.855978 -72.593721

VT
UVMVT301632   

VT
UVMVT301633Frost, C.C.   
United States, Vermont, Windham, 42.850915 -72.557868

VT
Boletus rufocastaneus Ellis & Everh.
UVMVT300449J. B. Ellis   s.n.1889-06-00
United States, New Jersey, Gloucester, Newfield, 39.5481327 -75.0167084

VT
Boletus rufocastaneus Ellis & Everh.
UVMVT300450J. B. Ellis   s.n.1889-06-00
United States, New Jersey, Gloucester, Newfield, 39.5481327 -75.0167084

University of Washington Herbarium


WTU
WTU-F-048416Shaffer, Stuntz.   Stz 101821957-07-13
U.S.A., Pine Point.

WTU
WTU-F-048421Isaacs   Is 11091959-08-13
U.S.A., Michigan, Emerson slashing.

WTU
WTU-F-048422A. H. Smith, D.E. Stuntz.   Stz 29471947-07-22
U.S.A., Michigan, Middle Maple River., 45.503011 -84.744836

WTU
Gyroporus castaneus (Bull.) Quél.
WTU-F-000165Steve Trudell   SAT 04-267-012004-09-23
U.S.A., Washington, King, Japanese-style house, west side of 3827 block Cascadia Avenue South, Seattle, 98118., 47.569189 -122.282861

WTU
Gyroporus castaneus (Bull.) Quél.
WTU-F-007529Hope Sisley   MTS 45971998-10-09
U.S.A., Washington, King, Corner of 60th and 34th Avenue Northeast, Seattle. 3310 Northeast 60th Street., 47.67216 -122.29144

WTU
Gyroporus castaneus (Bull.) Quél.
WTU-F-007530Dan Winkler   s.n.2003-10-01
U.S.A., Washington, King, On Central Way in downtown Kirkland, in an irrigated planting., 47.68167 -122.2075, 15m

WTU
Gyroporus castaneus (Bull.) Quél.
WTU-F-007531P. B. Matheny   15871999-08-16
U.S.A., Washington, King, Mount Baker Boulevard, Seattle., 47.58233 -122.288244

WTU
Gyroporus castaneus (Bull.) Quél.
WTU-F-038788Steve Trudell   00-218-232000-08-04
U.S.A., New Hampshire, Hillsborough, Prevost-Skeffington property, Putnam Hill Road, Wilton., 42.848156 -71.768188

WTU
Gyroporus castaneus (Bull.) Quél.
WTU-F-048411D. E. Stuntz, Isaacs.   Is 9851959-08-01
U.S.A., Michigan, Emerson.

WTU
Gyroporus castaneus (Bull.) Quél.
WTU-F-048412D. McCabe, D.E. Stuntz.   Stz 190381975-09-20
U.S.A., Iowa, Deer Moss Hill.

WTU
Gyroporus castaneus (Bull.) Quél.
WTU-F-048413N. Davoodian, J. Ammirati.   JFA 137252012-00-00
[No locality given on label]


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