Bolete (Aureoboletus projectellus)
Aureoboletus projectellus
Safety assessment
Edible
Based on reviewed safety sources.
A pine-associated bolete with a golden-brown, slimy-when-wet cap. It has spread rapidly across Europe in recent decades.
Identification
- Cap golden yellow-brown, velvety and dry.
- Stem with fine red-brown dots, without a network.
Lookalikes
These species can be confused
Baltic distribution
- Latvia
- 0
- Lithuania
- 1
- Estonia
- 0
- Global
- 324
Occurrence records in GBIF — not a claim that the species is absent elsewhere.
Safety first. This information is an educational reference, not a confirmation of an edible mushroom. Identifying fungi is difficult and mistakes can be dangerous. Never eat a mushroom unless you are completely certain of its identity, and consult a certified mycologist.
