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Birch Bolete

Leccinum scabrum

The flesh of Birch Bolete is white or pale when fresh and un-bruised, but turns blackish when When cooked.

Leccinum scabrum aka Birch Bolete

Bluenn Sapatsch

Cap

tan or brownish, usually with a lighter edge

Pores

whitish when young, later grey to tan

Stem

creamy white to light tan with dark brown to black flakes

Spores

brown

Companions

Birch trees

Seasons

late Summer through Autumn

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