Boletus edulis

King Bolete: for more photos, see Sitka Nature Photo Gallery for Boletus edulis

King Bolete (Boletus edulis): A delicious mushroom more often sought than found. Recognized by the warm brown color of the cap , light reticulate pattern on the stem and the light colored pores. These fungi are most often found from July to early October, depending on the year.

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References

Weblinks

• Mushroom Observer results for Boletus edulis
• PacNW Herbaria Records for Boletus edulis
• Search Arctos Database for Boletus edulis (Southeast only)
• Search Arctos Database for Boletus edulis (entire database)
• Encyclopedia of Life search for Boletus edulis
• iNaturalist Observations for Boletus edulis in Southeast Alaska

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