Chestnut Bolete
Gyroporus castaneus
EdibleMushroomGyroporaceae
Safety assessment
Edible
Based on reviewed safety sources.
A chestnut-brown bolete with a hollow stem and pale pores. Edible, but frequently riddled with larvae.
Identification
- Stem hollow and brittle, without a network; cap chestnut-brown and dry.
- Grows with oak and other broadleaves, often on sandy ground.
Baltic distribution
- Latvia
- 10
- Lithuania
- 17
- Estonia
- 33
- Global
- 7116
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.