Caloboletus radicans

Caloboletus radicans, also known as the rooting bolete or whitish bolete, is a large, rare ectomycorrhizal fungus found in Europe under deciduous trees in summer and autumn. It has a pale buff or white cap, yellow pores and a stout stipe, and stains blue when bruised or cut. Bitter and inedible, it can cause severe vomiting and diarrhoea when eaten. Until 2014 it was known as Boletus radicans.

Caloboletus radicans

Caloboletus radicans, also known as the rooting bolete or whitish bolete, is a large, rare ectomycorrhizal fungus found in Europe under deciduous trees in summer and autumn. It has a pale buff or white cap, yellow pores and a stout stipe, and stains blue when bruised or cut. Bitter and inedible, it can cause severe vomiting and diarrhoea when eaten. Until 2014 it was known as Boletus radicans.