Key Identification Features
- Dark blackish-brown velvety cap 8-20cm
- cream to yellow pores
- stout brown-netted stem
- firm white flesh not bluing when cut
- strong pleasant aroma
Preparation Notes
Excellent edible; slice and check for bluing before eating to rule out toxic look-alikes; dry-saute or cook in butter
Regions Found
Region data not available
Look-Alikes
No documented look-alikes on record.
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