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Dianna Smith (2003-2016) / Peter Russell (2012-2013) | all galleries >> COMA WALKS, EVENTS and FORAYS 2003 >> Babcock Property, Greenwich, CT 8/03/03 > Boletus-frostii5336.jpg
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8/03/03 Dianna Smith

Boletus-frostii5336.jpg

Babcock Property, Greenwich, CT

There is no mistaking Boletus frostii, once we know what to look for. It has a smooth blood-red cap and red-purple pores, and red stipe. The flesh is yellow. The cap margin and the network of raised reticulations on the stipe are whitish-yellow. This bolete stains dark blue immediately upon cutting.

In response to Steve's question on the edibility of Boletus frostii (see below): According to Gary Lincoff,* it actually is edible, BUT some people experience 'gastric distress' after eating any red-pored bolete, no matter how well-cooked it is. Therefore, he doesn't recommend it be put on your list of incredible fungal edibles.

*Gary Lincoff, The Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms, pp. 568-569


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Steve 08-Aug-2003 11:52
Yeah, but can you eat it?