Summer bolete
A species of Boletus, Also known as Summer king bolete Scientific name : Boletus reticulatus Genus : Boletus
Summer bolete, A species of Boletus
Also known as:
Summer king bolete
Scientific name: Boletus reticulatus
Genus: Boletus
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Description
The summer bolete is very similar in appearance to the famous Cep (Boletus edulis), but it differs from it by its "swollen" stem and the absence of a white edge around the cap rim. As its name implies, the summer bolete occurs during the summer months, after very hot and humid weather.
Colors
Brown
Yellow
White
Habitat
The summer bolete is primarily found in deciduous forests where it's usually closely associated with beech, but occasionally occurs with oak and spruce. It is always found near the roots of trees, where it lives in a symbiotic relationship in which the tree and the fungus feed each other essential nutrients.
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General Info
Edibility
The summer bolete is a highly sought-after, choice edible species that is very similar in taste and texture to its more famous cousin, the King Bolete (Boletus edulis). Like the King Bolete, the summer bolete should be cooked before its eaten.
Habitat
The summer bolete is primarily found in deciduous forests where it's usually closely associated with beech, but occasionally occurs with oak and spruce. It is always found near the roots of trees, where it lives in a symbiotic relationship in which the tree and the fungus feed each other essential nutrients.
Growth Form
Mycorrhizal; scattered, gregarious
Sporocarp Height
15 cm
Cap Diameter
20-40 cm
Endangered Species
No
Habit
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
Smell
Not distinctive
Spore Print
Olive brown
Species Status
Least Concern
How to identify it?
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Boletes and allies Family
Boletes Genus
Boletus Species
Summer bolete 
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