Rooting Bolete
Taken at Strathclyde Park on 25th July 2024 using Panasonic Lumix TZ70  in macro mode.
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Taken at Strathclyde Park on 9th October 2023 using Panasonic Lumix TZ70  in macro mode.
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Rooting Bolete.
Species:
Order:
Family:
A.K.A.
Boletus Radicans
Boletales.
Boletaceae.

Habitat:
Cap Diameter:
Stem:
Season
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Edibility:

Normally in large colonies under oak trees.
Up to 20 cms.
Up to 12cms tall.
July - October.
Considered choice by several sources, although some warn that certain individuals may have an allergic reaction to it. If there is red anywhere on it:-Don't eat. If it stains blue when cut:-Don't eat

When picking any fungus for consumption, caution should be exercised at all times.