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Aspen Bolete (Leccinum insigne) — mushroom identification photo

Aspen Bolete

Leccinum insigne

✓ Edible
Always verify identification with multiple features before consuming
Cap color
orange,red,brown
Cap size
large
Gill color
white,gray
Gill attachment
none
Stem
White with dense dark brown scabers (rough scales); no ring
Texture
scaly
Habitat
forest floor
Fruiting season
summer,fall
Peak season
Summer through fall (July–October)

Key Identification Features

Regions Found

Region data not available

Look-Alikes

No documented look-alikes on record.

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