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Leccinum scabrum |
Appearing under birch trees, and sometimes in large
numbers, this summer and autumn fungus is a popular edible species. These
large boletes are best picked while still young.
Identification guide |
Cap |
Brown, sometimes with a red or grey tinge, the
cap of Leccinum scabrum is often misshapen and the margin wavy.
5 to 15 cm in diameter |
Tubes and pores |
The small, circular pores are off-white and the pores are similarly coloured. When bruised, the pores do not undergo a colour change. |
Stipe |
White or buff and 7 to 20 cm tall, the stems of Leccinum scabrum are
2 to 3 cm in diameter. Immature specimens have barrel-shaped stems; at
maturity most stems are more regular in diameter, tapering slightly towards
the cap.
Dark brown woolly scales cover the whole of the stem surface. |
Spore print |
Olivaceous brown. |
Odour/taste |
The faint smell and taste are pleasant. |
Habitat |
On or beside stumps; also beside woodland footpaths. |
Season |
July to November. |
Occurrence |
Frequent. |
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