Aspen Bolete
Leccinum albostipitatum
Safety assessment
Edible
Based on reviewed safety sources.
A close relative of the orange bolete with a paler, yellow-orange cap and a white stem. Often found beside the common aspen bolete.
Identification
- Cap orange-red; stem white with small dark scabrous scales.
- Grows with aspen.
Lookalikes
These species can be confused
Baltic distribution
- Latvia
- 1
- Lithuania
- 2
- Estonia
- 52
- Global
- 3946
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.
