Aspen Bolete

Leccinum insigne

Also called: Aspen Bolete, Aspen Scaber Stalk, Orange-Cap Bolete

Aspen Bolete (Leccinum insigne)
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Overview

Strictly under aspen. Cook thoroughly — some raw-toxicity reports.

Edibility
Edible
Rarity
common
Trophic mode
mycorrhizal
Typical peak
Aug

Season

Jul–Sep — typical fruiting months: Jun, Jul, Aug.

Host trees & substrate

  • Aspen groves

Where it grows

See live fruiting predictions for Aspen Bolete on the forecast home page, or browse the full field guide.

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