Penny Bun or Cep
Boletus edulis
Robust Bolete Identification - High Lookalike Risk
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Caractéristiques clés
- Large
- convex
- dark brown cap
- Pore surface pale yellow/cream
- fine pores
- Thick
- bulbous
- pale stem
- Stem shows fine white reticulation near apex
- Robust
- heavy structure
Couleur :
Dark brown cap, pale yellow pores, white/cream stem
Odeur :
Unknown
Mode de croissance :
Single
Environnement :
Soil
Habitat et distribution
Habitat :
Likely mycorrhizal with trees (deciduous or coniferous forest)
Distribution :
Widespread across Europe and North America
Saisonnalité :
Summer to Autumn
Critères de confirmation
- Context (flesh) color and staining reaction not visible
Valeur économique
Demande du marché :
High - widely cultivated and consumed globally
Gamme de prix :
$15-40/lb fresh, significantly higher dried
Usage commercial :
Culinary delicacy, dried for flavoring
Espèces similaires
Bitter Bolete
Tylopilus felleus
Différences clés :
- Pores turn pinkish/buff with maturity
- Stem reticulation is dark brown and coarse
Bitter Beech Bolete
Caloboletus calopus
Différences clés :
- Stem often features red coloration
- Flesh stains blue rapidly when cut
Action recommandée
Do not consume. Confirmation requires context examination (staining) and spore print analysis.