FromPoland.toUSA Posted September 15, 2014 Report Posted September 15, 2014 We went on a hike in South-east Washington forest (those were found around 3000feet elevation) and we hope to come back for those! They are all very dry, we didn't have rain for a while now. any idea if these are poisonous? What are they?
Dave W Posted September 16, 2014 Report Posted September 16, 2014 Looks like three (or more?) types of boletes. The first one appears to have pinkish pores, which would indicate a species of Tylopilus. But the appearance of the pinkish tine may just be a result of lighting. If the pores are greenish or yellowish, then this may be a type of King Bolete, Boletus edulis complex. The stalk appears to be reticulate (netting on the surface). Is the taste of the flesh mild or bitter? Tasting a tiny bit and then spitting is safe for all types of boletes. Second looks like a species of Suillus. The dark dots on the stalk are likely sticky/resinous. Third one is also likely a Suillus, maybe S. lakei. Most Suillus species have sticky caps, or in some cases slimy. But a few have cap surface dry/felty.
FromPoland.toUSA Posted September 16, 2014 Author Report Posted September 16, 2014 Hello, Dave! Thank you so much for your help. I didn't taste them, I'm quite new to foraging.. they smell great though How should they taste? How do I know if the mushroom is edible?
Dave W Posted September 16, 2014 Report Posted September 16, 2014 For the first mushroom, the one with the white netting on the stalk... if it tastes mild/pleasant, has yellowish pores, and does not stain, then it's likely a King Bolete, which is an excellent edible.
ladyflyfsh Posted September 16, 2014 Report Posted September 16, 2014 The first one looked like Boletus edulis and the others Suillus species
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