Matt bolete
Xerocomellus pruinatus
Safety assessment
Edible
Based on reviewed safety sources.
A late-autumn bolete with a dark brown, bloomed cap that often cracks. Frequent in spruce forest.
Identification
- Cap dark brown and velvety, with a greyish bloom.
- Pores yellow; flesh firm and not strongly bluing.
Lookalikes
These species can be confused
Baltic distribution
- Latvia
- 0
- Lithuania
- 0
- Estonia
- 11
- Global
- 9958
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.
