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Boletaceae
hamburger bun mushroom


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  • Scientific Name: Boletaceae
  • Common Name(s): hamburger bun mushroom
  • Edible: yes
  • Medicinal: no


  • pugslee
    16 May, 2011

    There are more than 200 species of boletes in North America. The King Bolete (Boletus edulis) is probably the best edible. When and Where: Summer and fall; on the ground near or under trees. Frequently found under pines. Cautions: Boletes are considered a good, safe edible group for beginning mushroom collectors. However, you should observe these cautions: 1. A few boletes are poisonous. To avoid these, don't eat any boletes that have orange or red pores. 2. Some boletes, while not poisonous, are very distasteful. Check this by tasting a pinch of the raw mushroom cap. If it is bitter or otherwise unpleasant, throw it out. 3. To make them more digestible, boletes should be cooked before eating. If the cap is slimy, peel off the slime layer; it sometimes causes diarrhea. 4. Bugs seem to like boletes as much as people do, so check your specimens carefully. Boletes also tend to decay quickly. Be sure to collect and eat only fresh specimens
    Current Rating: 0.5000
    pugslee
    16 May, 2011

    http://mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/outdoor-recreation/how/mushrooms/edible-mushrooms
    Current Rating: 0.5000
    jonah12012
    21 Oct, 2013

    tastes delicious
    Current Rating: 0.0000
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