Alder bolete typically grows in symbiosis with alder trees, thriving in damp, wooded areas. It boasts a brown to olive cap and a distinctive stem that may show a net-like pattern. Seasonally, it makes its appearance in late summer to autumn. Alder bolete releases spores from under the cap, which are not gilled but rather spongy. Its presence indicates a healthy alder woodland ecosystem.
Cap Diameter:
3 - 10 cm
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy with faint fruity notes.
In This Article
Attributes
Toxicity and Edibility
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Alder bolete
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Attributes of Alder bolete
Cap Diameter
3 - 10 cm
Height
3 - 10 cm
Cap
Cap 4 - 10 cm across; convex to flat; pale brown, buff, ochre
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat
Cap Surfaces
Smooth, Slimy or slightly sticky
Stem
Stem 3 - 7 cm long, 1 - 2 cm thick; cylindrical, slightly spindle-shaped; pale brown, buff, red-brown
