John Smalldridge Posted January 25, 2017 Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 Now if I can just get time to read it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave W Posted January 27, 2017 Report Share Posted January 27, 2017 I just received my copy, as well. Here's the catch... At least some of the names in this new version of the book are apt to change during the next few years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Smalldridge Posted January 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2017 Dave, did you notice that Mary aka ladyflyfsh contributed some of the photos? So far this book looks to be a thorough and very professional reference for Boletes. It's actually a little overwhelming seeing all the species of Boletes that are described in this book. Some near the back that have not even received official names yet. I can't wait until Boletes start popping up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flipjargendy Posted January 27, 2017 Report Share Posted January 27, 2017 @Dave W out of curiosity, how can names change? Is it the technical names or the unofficial names, like "King Bolete". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattVa Posted January 27, 2017 Report Share Posted January 27, 2017 I might add this book to my shelf aswell after I see what you guys think of it. Boletes are still on my get know list as far as consumption gos. I have many verietys in my spots so it's one I look forward to learning better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Smalldridge Posted January 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2017 Hey Matt, just from the few days I've had it, I can enthusiastically recommend this book! It's a little expensive, but many times these books gain value because of small numbers printed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutddicted Posted January 28, 2017 Report Share Posted January 28, 2017 Their latin names change as we learn more about them and reorganize phylogenies to group them more accurately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattVa Posted January 28, 2017 Report Share Posted January 28, 2017 Great post! John thanks for this. I look forward to adding to my collection. The Boletes have been touch and go in my other books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave W Posted January 28, 2017 Report Share Posted January 28, 2017 Looks like a nice book. Plenty of eastern NA species. I haven't yet given it a close look. The reasons for most of the recent --and ongoing-- changes in nomenclature are rooted in DNA analysis. First, molecular analysis often shows that American species with inherited European names cannot be considered the same species. So a new species name is then needed. In some cases there exists an old depreciated species name (former synonym) and the rules indicate this name must be used. Or a new name is published. Other molecular analysis often shows that species housed within a given genus are too dissimilar to be considered as such. So, split-off genera are created. Out of Boletus has come Aureoboletus, Butyriboletus, Cyanoboletus, Caloboletus, Neoboletus... There have also been split-offs from Tylopilus, like Sutorius and Harrya. In some cases genera are merged, like Fuscoboletus was recently collapsed into Suillus. It's all about how the various genera/species fit together in a phylogenetic (evolutionary) tree. It's my understanding that the only species left in genus Boletus will eventually be the "Kings", varieties of edulis, variipes, separans, pinophilus, maybe subcaerulescens, and a few others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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