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pine bolete in Cairngorms
Weather, season and habitat for pine bolete in Cairngorms. Boletus pinophilus
Upland granite and pine woods; elevation delays fruiting compared with the coast.
Similar weather needs to porcini, but tied to pine: after rain it often shows earlier on sandy heaths.
Season
Summer to autumn; regionally earlier than the spruce porcini.
Habitat
Pine, very less often spruce.. Low-nutrient, acidic to neutral, sandy soils.. From the lowlands to the mountains.
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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When is a trip worth it?
Upland granite and pine woods; elevation delays fruiting compared with the coast. Similar weather needs to porcini, but tied to pine: after rain it often shows earlier on sandy heaths.