Brown Birch Bolete

Leccinum scabrum

Edible with caution

A brown-capped bolete associated with birch, often with dark scabers on the stem.

Brown Birch Bolete, photograph 1 of 1 — Original photograph · 1 of 1 · Photos alone cannot confirm identification

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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Season

June to November

Where it grows

Birch woodland

Identification

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