Boletellus russellii, also known as the Russell's bolete, is a type of mushroom that is native to North America. This mushroom belongs to the Boletaceae family and is generally found in deciduous or mixed forests. Synonyms for Boletellus russellii include Boletus russellii, Xerocomus russellii, Strobilomyces russellii, and Gyroporus russellii. These mushrooms have a distinctive appearance, with their cap being brownish-red in color and their stem being yellow or reddish in color. The Russell's bolete is a mycorrhizal fungus, meaning it forms a symbiotic relationship with trees, and is an important food source for foragers and animals alike.