Orange Birch Bolete
Leccinum versipelle
Safety assessment
Edible
Based on reviewed safety sources.
An orange-red bolete under birch; told from the aspen bolete by its host tree and the dark scales on the stem.
Identification
- Cap orange-red; stem with black scabers.
- Flesh blackens strongly where cut; grows with birch.
Lookalikes
These species can be confused
Baltic distribution
- Latvia
- 12
- Lithuania
- 20
- Estonia
- 103
- Global
- 21045
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.
