Xerocomellus chrysenteron
(Bull.) Sutara.
Red-cracked boletus
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Summary
Source: WikipediaXerocomellus chrysenteron, formerly known as Boletus chrysenteron or Xerocomus chrysenteron and commonly known as the red cracking bolete, is a species of fungus in the family Boletaceae. The small mushroom has tubes and pores instead of gills beneath their caps. It is edible but not choice.
Description
A temperate mushroom of the Boletaceae family, also known as the red-cracked boletus.
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Edible Uses
It can be eaten, though it softens to a mushy texture with little flavour when cooked.
Traditional Uses
It can be eaten but softens and becomes mushy with little flavour.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Balkans, Bulgaria, China, Czech Republic, Europe, Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy, Mediterranean, Mexico, North America, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Sicily, USA,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Hongronggainiugangjun
References (11)
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- Hall, I. R., et al, 2003, Edible and Poisonous Mushrooms of the World. Timber Press. p 236 (As Xerocomus chrysenteron)
- Jordan, P., 2000, The Mushroom Guide and Identifier, Hermes House, p 41 (As Xerocomus chrysenteron)
- Kalac, P. and Svoboda, L., 1999, A review of trace element concentrations in edible mushrooms. Food Chemistry 69: 273-281 (As Xerocomus chrysenteron)
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- Kaufmann, B. et al, 1999, The Great Encyclopedia of Mushrooms. Konemann. p 24 (As Xerocomus chrysenteron)
- Lentini, F. and Venza, F., 2007, Wild food plants of popular use in Sicily. J Ethnobiol Ethnomedicine. 3: 15 (As Xerocomus chrysenteron)
- Luczaj, L., et al, 2015, Wild food plants and fungi used by Ukrainians in the western part of the Maramureş region in Romania. Acta Soc Bot Pol 84(3):339–346
- Pace, G., 1998, Mushrooms of the world. Firefly books. p 196 (As Xerocomus chrysenteron)
- Rila Monastery Nature Park Management Plan 2004 - 2013 (Bulgaria) p 380 (As Xerocomus chrysenteron)
- Vetner, J., 2005, Lithium content of some common edible wild-growing mushrooms. Food Chemistry 90:31-37 (As Xerocomus chrysenteron)
