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| Boletus bicolor |
COMMON NAME:
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Bicolor Bolete |
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 Photo by Susan Hopkins |
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DESCRIPTION:
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Rose-red cap with yellow pores. |
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FRUIT BODY:
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Cap 2-6" (5-15cm) wide; rose-red cap; dry, developing yellow and rust colored tones; stalk 2-4" (5-10cm) long, 3/8-1 1/2" (1-3cm) thick; yellow with rose-red tones slowly staining Prussian blue when bruised. |
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FERTILE SURFACE:
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Bright lemon yellow pores when young, dingy yellow with age; staining blue-green when bruised; spore print olive-brown. |
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FLESH:
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Yellow, slowly bruising Prussian blue. |
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LOOK ALIKES:
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Boletus sensibilis (poisonous?) has a brick-red cap and bruises blue instantly. |
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ODOR & TASTE:
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Mild taste. |
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HABITAT & SEASON:
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Fruits on the ground under oaks from late June to October. |
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EDIBILITY / USES:
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Edible and choice. Dries well for future use. |
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OTHER NOTES:
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Be absolutely certain of your ID before eating this mushroom! |