Cow Bolete
Suillus bovinus
Safety assessment
Edible
Based on reviewed safety sources.
A slippery jack that fruits in large groups, with a flesh-coloured, elastic cap. Older caps become rubbery.
Identification
- Cap rusty-brown and viscid; pores yellow-brown.
- Stem without a ring; grows with pine.
Lookalikes
These species can be confused
Baltic distribution
- Latvia
- 25
- Lithuania
- 97
- Estonia
- 481
- Global
- 30121
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.
