Pine Bolete
Boletus pinophilus
Safety assessment
Edible
Based on reviewed safety sources.
A close relative of the cep that grows almost exclusively with pine. The cap is darker and more red-brown, the stem heavy and often flushed red.
Identification
- Cap dark red-brown, often with a white margin.
- Grows only with pine, on sandy ground.
Lookalikes
These species can be confused
Baltic distribution
- Latvia
- 29
- Lithuania
- 18
- Estonia
- 83
- Global
- 8139
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.