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Boletus aestivalis

Paulet ex Fr.

White-cap bolete

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Description

Boletus aestivalis is a bolete mushroom found in temperate regions. The fungus fruiting body is the edible portion.

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Edible Uses

The mushroom is eaten as a fungus.

Distribution

It is a temperate plant.

Where It Grows

Asia, Balkans, Bulgaria, China, Europe, India, Jordan, Mexico, Middle East, North America, Slovenia, Spain,

Also Known As

Liniugajun, Mazayel, Pananaca blanquito

References (7)

  • Boa, E. R., 2004, Wild edible fungi and their importance to people. FAO Non Wood Forest Products Booklet 17
  • Dembitsky, V. M., et al, 2010, Amino and Fatty Acids of Wild Edible Mushrooms of the genus Boletus, Rec. Nat. Prod. 4:4 (2010) 218-223
  • Estrada-Martinez, E., et al, 2009, Contribucion al conocimiento etnomicologico de los Hongos Comestibles Silvestres de Mercados Regionales y Comunidades de la Sierra Nevada (Mexico). Intercienca Jan 2009 Vol. 34 No. 1
  • Hall, I. R., et al, 2003, Edible and Poisonous Mushrooms of the World. Timber Press. p 311
  • Rila Monastery Nature Park Management Plan 2004 - 2013 (Bulgaria) p 380
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  • Thatoi, H. & Singdevsachan, S. K., 2014, Diversity, nutritional composition and medicinal potential of Indian mushrooms: A review. African Journal of Biotechnology 13(4): 523-545
  • Zamora-Martinez, M. et al, 1995, Natural production of wild edible mushrooms in the southwestern rural territory of Mexico City, Mexico. Forest Ecology and Management 72:13-20

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