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Brown birch bolete (Leccinum scabrum)
Brown birch bolete (Leccinum scabrum) is a well-known edible in Europe. Folk names help you search — safe ID still needs expertise.
Scientific name: Leccinum scabrum
Habitat
Always tied to birch — bogs, pioneer woods and parks with Betula.
Season
June to October once birch is in leaf and the soil stays moist.
Weather and fruiting
After rain under birch it is often more reliable than porcini in mixed woods. Stem with dark scabers, cap grey-brown.
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Brown birch bolete · Scottish Highlands
Cool, wet Atlantic climate; season later and longer than in southern England.
Brown birch bolete · Cairngorms
Upland granite and pine woods; elevation delays fruiting compared with the coast.
Brown birch bolete · New Forest
Lowland mixed woods and heath; earlier season after mild, wet summers.
Brown birch bolete · Lake District
High rainfall on western fells; valleys fruit earlier than high tarns.
Brown birch bolete · Galloway
Mild, wet south-west Scotland with Sitka and mixed woodland.
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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.
When is a trip worth it?
After rain under birch it is often more reliable than porcini in mixed woods. Stem with dark scabers, cap grey-brown.