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Porcini or Satan’s bolete?
Rubroboletus satanas can cause serious stomach poisoning. Red stem and blue-bruising flesh are warnings porcini lack.
porcini (Boletus edulis)
Porcini: whitish netted stem, tubes never red, flesh stable or weakly changing.
Satan's bolete (Rubroboletus satanas)
Satan’s bolete: thick red stem, red tube mouths, strong blue bruising when pressed.
Gastrointestinal toxin. Young caps look pale — check stem and tubes carefully.
Not legal, harvest or consumption advice. Rules change; local forestry and conservation law apply. FungiFind forecasts conditions, not finds.
FAQ
What does the map show?
Weather-based foraging chances, not a guarantee that fruit bodies stand at the pin.
Can I eat this mushroom?
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