Orange Bolete
Leccinum aurantiacum
Safety assessment
Edible
Based on reviewed safety sources.
A vivid orange-red bolete growing under aspen. The stem is covered in dark scales and the flesh darkens to grey when cut.
Identification
- Cap bright orange-red and velvety.
- Stem with dark scabers; flesh blackens where cut.
Lookalikes
These species can be confused
Baltic distribution
- Latvia
- 8
- Lithuania
- 23
- Estonia
- 131
- Global
- 14842
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.
