Boletus barrowsii
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Summary
Source: WikipediaBoletus barrowsii, also known in English as the white king bolete after its pale colored cap, is a species of fungus in the genus Boletus. It was formerly considered a color variant of B. edulis. It can be found under ponderosa pine and live oak in western North America during autumn. It is edible and highly regarded.
Description
A mushroom.
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Edible Uses
The species is edible and highly regarded in New Mexico, Arizona, and Colorado. It was eaten for many years while assumed to be a form of B. edulis.
Distribution
It is a subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
Mexico, North America,
References (1)
- Boa, E. R., 2004, Wild edible fungi and their importance to people. FAO Non Wood Forest Products Booklet 17
