Suillus variegatus
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The variegated bolete, Velvet bolete
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Summary
Source: WikipediaSuillus variegatus, commonly called the velvet bolete or variegated bolete, is a species of edible mushroom in the genus Suillus. Like all bolete-like species it has tubes, and pores, instead of gills under its cap. The mushroom forms a mycorrhizal relationship with pine and occurs in North America and Eurasia.
Description
A temperate-zone mushroom in the family Suillaceae.
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Edible Uses
The mushroom fruiting body is edible.
Traditional Uses
CAUTION: It has an disagreeable flavour and may cause stomach upsets.
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Known Hazards
Has a disagreeable flavour and may cause stomach upsets.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Balkans, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Europe, Finland, Norway, Poland, Russia, Scandinavia, Spain, Sweden,
Notes
Also put in the family Boletaceae.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Kangstatti, Sandsopp, Sandsvamp
References (9)
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- Denchev, C. M., et al, The wild edible mushrooms in Bulgaria. Bulgarian Academy of Science.
- Jordan, P., 2000, The Mushroom Guide and Identifier, Hermes House, p 92
- Kalac, P. and Svoboda, L., 1999, A review of trace element concentrations in edible mushrooms. Food Chemistry 69: 273-281
- Kasper-Pakosz, R., et al, 2016, Wild and native plants and mushrooms sold in the open-air markets of south- eastern Poland. Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 12:45
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- Kaufmann, B. et al, 1999, The Great Encyclopedia of Mushrooms. Konemann. p 18
- Pace, G., 1998, Mushrooms of the world. Firefly books. p 194 (As Boletus variegatus)
- Pelkonen, R., et al, 2008, Element Concentrations in Wild Edible Mushrooms in Finland. The Finnish Environment 25
- Svanberg, I., & Lindh, H., 2019, Mushroom hunting and consumption in twenty-first century post-industrial Sweden. Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine (2019) 15:42
