Key Identification Features
- Brown cap with coarse upturned scales, teeth (spines) instead of gills on underside, 5–20 cm cap, robust stem, firm gray-brown flesh, grows under conifers and mixed woods in Midwest
Preparation Notes
Dry for best flavor. Bitter when fresh — parboil and discard water. Excellent dried and powdered as seasoning.
Regions Found
Region data not available
Look-Alikes
No documented look-alikes on record.
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