The cap is cushion-like, up to 15 cm in diameter; faint yellow- or pink-buff when young, later flushing red from the rim and becoming blotched with yellow, red and olivaceous tones. The tubes are orange or red at first, then turning dark blue when cut. The spores are olive-brown. The stem is rather short, and sometimes very bulbous. The flesh is pale yellow, turning blue when cut.
Cap Diameter:
10 - 15 cm
Odor:
Starts sour-sweet, becomes putrid with age.
In This Article
Attributes
Toxicity and Edibility
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Oldrose bolete
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Attributes of Oldrose bolete
Cap Diameter
10 - 15 cm
Height
5 - 12 cm
Cap
Cap 10 - 15 cm across; hemispherical; yellowish-rose, burgundy-red, black
Cap Surfaces
Velvety, Fibrillose-scaly
Stem
Stem 5 - 12 cm long, 3 - 6 cm thick; belly-shaped; orange-red, pinkish-purple
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Is Oldrose bolete Toxic?
Oldrose bolete typically grows during rainy seasons in beech forests. Being toxic, it can induce digestive issues, vertigo, vision complications, and blood circulation troubles if ingested. Morphologically, it can be distinguished by a reddish-pink cap and yellow pores. Caution should be exercised as consumption is inadvisable.
