sherb Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 Hey All - Went looking for black Trumpetts, places where I have seen them small lately. Came up empty, but found these. All were found on USFS Lands, western NC in mixed hardwood forest 4000-5000 feet in elevation, under rhododendrons. The lobsters were found in a steep wash area, trying to bust thru the floor/leaves. 1st up - Cinnabars I think. Next Up - Lobster I think. Evident shellfish smell. And found red crayfish nearby, an obvious sign, ha ha. Lastly 2 photos. Maybe a Bolete, maybe not, as I have not started studying these beyond looking at pictures. Any feedback always appreciated. -Sherb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davedave Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 Nice fresh-looking boletes! Looks like they're not staining blue/green which is generally a sign of ediblility. Also, the stipe looks like it has a 'netted' pattern -- also a good sign as I've been told. I'm a newbie too, but I'd guess it's Boletus aereus because of the darker caps, as opposed to Boletus edulis which I've seen as having the more lighter, chesnuty color. I'm interested to see what the more experienced guys/gals say. Edit: Are you in WA state by chance? I've been seeing tons of boletes coming up and I'm super excited to hit some higher altitutdes this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave W Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 Collection made in NC, so I believe we may rule out B. aereus, a west coast (NA) species. I don't thing they are B. edulis, but maybe something close. Here are a few names to consider: B. separans (Xanthoconium separans in some field guides), B. nobilis, B. atkinsonii, B. reticulatus, B. variipes. These distinctions can be difficult. But like davedave says, no staining is a good sign, especially on the cut flesh. Taste? If not bitter, then these are likely a good edible species. My guess is B. nobilis, which is a hardwood associate. Cinnabar Chants and Lobsters for the other two look like good ID proposals to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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