Cap |
With its slightly greasy surface and 'penny
bun' surface texture, the yellow-brown to reddish-brown caps of Boletus
edulis range from 10 to 30 cm diameter at maturity. The margin is
usually a lighter colour than the rest of the cap; and when cut, the cap
flesh remains white, with no hint of bluing. |
Tubes and Pores |
The tubes (seen when the cap is broken or
sliced) are pale yellow or olive-brown and are easily removed from the
cap; they end in very small white or yellowish pores.
When bruised, the pores and tubes do not change colour (as the pores
of some otherwise quite similar species do). |
Stipe |
A faint white net pattern is generally
visible on the cream background of the stem. Clavate (club-shaped) or
barrel-shaped, the stem is 10 to 20 cm tall and up to 10 cm in diameter
at its widest point.
The stem flesh is white and solid. |
Spore print |
Olive-brown. |
Odour/taste |
Faint pleasant smell and mild nutty taste. |
Habitat |
On soil beneath trees, notably beech and
less commonly oak. |
Season |
June to October. |
Occurrence |
Fairly frequent. |
Similar species |
- Tylopilus felleus has a darker stem and pinkish tinge to
its pores; it has a very bitter taste.
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