October 2002 Buckinghamshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin. Common Name Bitter bolete Cap Convex, velvety then smooth, grey-brown, yellow-brown or snuff-brown, about 6 to 15 cm across Pores White, then pink Stem Broader at the base, concolorous with the cap, decorated with a raised network Flesh Whitish, firm Smell Indistinct Taste Bitter Season Autumn Distribution Frequent Habitat In deciduous and coniferous woods Spore Print Clay pink or vinaceous Microscopic Features Spores spindle-shaped (11-16) x (3.5-5) µm2 Edibility Inedible Notes Take care not to confuse this fungus with edible species. Although it is not poisonous, the bitter flavour will ruin any dish 
October 2002 Buckinghamshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin. 
30 August 2008 West Sussex. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin. |