Slate Bolete
Leccinum duriusculum
Safety assessment
Edible
Based on reviewed safety sources.
The aspen bolete is a stout brown bolete with a dark-brown velvety cap and a rough stem covered in dark scales. It grows with aspen, often in the same spot for several years.
Identification
- Cap dark brown and velvety, often cracking in dry weather.
- Stem scurfy with dark scales along its length; flesh slowly greys when cut.
Baltic distribution
- Latvia
- 0
- Lithuania
- 2
- Estonia
- 19
- Global
- 3206
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.
