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summer bolete (Boletus aestivalis)
Boletus aestivalis is an early-appearing Boletus edulis with a light brown, matte velvety cap and a net on the stem reaching to the base. It grows under oaks and bees.
Scientific name: Boletus aestivalis
Features
The cap is 6 to 20 cm wide, light to hazelnut brown, dry, dull and fine velvety, often fieldy cracked. The tubes are young white, then yellowish to olive green, and blue not. The stem is light brown and carries a clear net reaching to the base. Ring and volva are missing. It smells pleasantly mushroomy and tastes mild. The flesh is white, firm and does not discolour. Olive brown
Habitat
Oak and European beech, also horn beech.. No special demands on the pH.. Rather warmer, deeper layers.
Season
May to October Often from May or June, in warm areas until October.
Weather and fruiting
Reticulate stem and pale flesh; after the first warm rains often before classic porcini.
Lookalike risk
Bitter bolete: It has a dark stem net, pink tubes in age and tastes bitter. Cep: It has a shiny bland cap and a net only on the upper stem. Devil's bolete: It has red pores and a red-netted stem.
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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?
No page replaces identification. If unsure, leave it or ask an expert.
Summer bolete: is it edible?
Yes, it is an edible mushroom. Like all Boletus edulis, Tylopilus felleus can be confused.
Summer bolete: when and where does it grow?
In central Europe the season runs May to October. Often from May or June, in warm areas until October. Habitat: Oak and European beech, also horn beech.
Summer bolete: what are the lookalikes?
The most important distinction is from Devil's bolete (Rubroboletus satanas, poisonous): It has red pores and a red-netted stem. Other lookalikes: Bitter bolete, Cep.
When is a trip worth it?
Reticulate stem and pale flesh; after the first warm rains often before classic porcini.