Description
Genus: Boletus
Species: gertrudiae
Common Name: “Gertrude Wells’ Bolete”
Tells: Tiny pores are white when young, but soon turn yellow. Yellow band at stem top distinguishes from B. nobilis.
Other Information: Likes oak. In age the pores can get brownish to rusty yellow.
Edibility: Unknown, but probable given the similarity to others mushrooms rated as Good or Choice.
CHEMICAL TESTS:
- NH4OH (Ammonia): Tubes turn brick- to burgundy-red.
- KOH: No data.
- FeSO4 (Iron Salts): No data.
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