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Boletus edulis

Boletus edulis

Boletus edulis is a prized edible mushroom, producing spore-bearing fruit bodies above ground in summer and autumn.

#edible-mushroom#ectomycorrhizal#deciduous-forests
  • โ€ขlarge brown cap
  • โ€ขstout stipe up to 25 cm tall
  • โ€ขwhitish pore surface aging to greenish-yellow

Grows in association with various tree species, including pine, oak, and chestnut

Natural habitat:
Wild forests and woodlands
Geographic distribution:
Northern Hemisphere
Environment:
Temperate climates

Region: Northern Hemisphere across Eurasia and North America

Edible
  • โ€ขHighly prized for its flavor and texture
  • โ€ขShould be cooked before consumption

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