Savinus
Savinus is a genus of fungi in the family Boletaceae. The genus was described by Italian mycologist Carlo Luigi Giusberti in 1885. Species in the genus Savinus are characterized by their fleshy, often brightly colored fruiting bodies, and their tendency to grow in woodland environments. Savinus species are known for their mycorrhizal associations with trees, meaning they form symbiotic relationships with tree roots. This relationship benefits both the fungus and the tree, with the fungus helping the tree absorb nutrients and water from the soil, and the tree providing the fungus with carbohydrates produced through photosynthesis.
The classification of Savinus has seen some debate among mycologists over the years. While some have placed
Examples of species within the Savinus genus include Savinus albus and Savinus ruber, though the exact number