Orange Birch Bolete in Astrakhan Oblast: the week ahead

Leccinum versipelle

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About the species. Edible when correctly identified and thoroughly cooked. The flesh may turn blue-grey and then darken after cutting. This colour change is normal for the species.

Orange Birch Bolete: the species in brief

How to tell it

An orange to apricot-capped bolete with a pale stem covered in dark scab-like scales. The flesh darkens after cutting.

Where it grows

Associated with birch, especially on heaths, open woodland and moorland edges. It is commoner in northern and upland areas.

In the kitchen

Suitable for frying, soups and preserving. The flesh darkens strongly during cooking.

Nutrition

Low in calories with a modest amount of protein.

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What else is out here now

The other species in this region, by today's index.

Orange Birch Bolete in neighbouring regions

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