Suede Bolete
Xerocomus subtomentosus
Safety assessment
Edible
Based on reviewed safety sources.
The suede bolete is a medium bolete with an olive-brown velvety cap that usually does not crack, and angular yellow pores. It grows in broadleaf and mixed woodland, often under oak.
Identification
- Cap velvety and olive-brown, usually even and uncracked.
- Pores angular and yellow, faintly bluing when touched.
Baltic distribution
- Latvia
- 19
- Lithuania
- 22
- Estonia
- 126
- Global
- 20533
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.
