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Chestnut Bolete - Gyroporus castaneus Large mushroom with a chestnut brown cap and stem. The pores were white and did not bruise. <br /> <br /> This mushroom is edible and is highly regarded for its nutty flavor when young. Although, it has been reported that a poisonous strain may exist, so extreme caution is recommended when tasting this mushroom. Chestnut bolete,Fall,Geotagged,Gyroporus castaneus,United States Click/tap to enlarge

Chestnut Bolete - Gyroporus castaneus

Large mushroom with a chestnut brown cap and stem. The pores were white and did not bruise.

This mushroom is edible and is highly regarded for its nutty flavor when young. Although, it has been reported that a poisonous strain may exist, so extreme caution is recommended when tasting this mushroom.

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The Chestnut bolete

"Gyroporus castaneus", or commonly the chestnut bolete, is a small, white-pored relation of the "Boletus" mushrooms. It has a brown cap, and is usually found with oak trees. It differs from the true boletes in that the spores are a pale straw colour.

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Similar species: Boletales
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Jan 30, 2019. Captured Sep 27, 2018 12:52 in 3370 VT-30, Dorset, VT 05251, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 80D
  • f/4.5
  • 1/64s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.