Neoboletus luridiformis
Neoboletus luridiformis
Safety assessment
Edible with conditions
Based on reviewed safety sources.
A bolete with yellow pores that turn blue instantly when bruised. Edible only after thorough cooking; raw it causes poisoning.
Identification
- Pores and their surface bright yellow, turning blue when pressed.
- Cap brown to olive-brown and velvety; stem often flushed red.
Baltic distribution
- Latvia
- 7
- Lithuania
- 0
- Estonia
- 21
- Global
- 7075
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.
