Ferracious bolete
Xerocomus ferrugineus
Safety assessment
Edible
Based on reviewed safety sources.
A small, yellow-brown bolete with a dry, velvety cap that often grows among moss. A good but lesser-known edible.
Identification
- Cap rusty-brown and velvety.
- Pores yellow with an olive tint; grows with spruce.
Lookalikes
These species can be confused
Baltic distribution
- Latvia
- 4
- Lithuania
- 25
- Estonia
- 137
- Global
- 7381
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.
