Leccinum scabrum
A brown-capped bolete associated with birch, often with dark scabers on the stem.
Edible with caution. Check the complete stem, pores and host tree with an experienced identifier. Wild boletes must be thoroughly cooked if confirmed edible.
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June to November
Chlorophyllum olivieri
A shaggy parasol-like mushroom in coniferous woodland. Several similar species require careful separation.
Lepista saeva
A pasture mushroom with a dull buff cap and an unmistakable violet-blue stem.
Coprinopsis atramentaria
Edible in itself, but it causes a violent reaction with alcohol taken up to three days later.
