More Nosh for Bish

[jennyb]

Does anyone think this is boletus subtomentosus. My books seem to disagree about this one. One says it does not stain and the other says it does.

This one was a lovely brown colour and yellow underneath. It stained slightly blue when bruised.

My books also disagreed about the common name and its edibility.

Is this nosh for Bish or not?





Jenny

[Bish]

Yes I know I'm getting a reputation as a mycological dustbin

Certainly does look like a Xerocomus subtormetosus but even I wouldn' eat it
Probably gooey
The only Xerocomus worth picking up for the pan are young Badius. Bay Bolets.

[jennyb]

Originally Posted by Bish

Yes I know I'm getting a reputation as a mycological dustbin

Certainly does look like a Xerocomus subtormetosus but even I wouldn' eat it
Probably gooey
The only Xerocomus worth picking up for the pan are young Badius. Bay Bolets.

What's the difference between Xerocomus subtomentosus and boletus subtomentosus. My books do not mention Xerocomus (admittedly not very good books!)

I noticed pictures in the Gallery of Xerocomus subtomentosus but thought they were something different.


Jenny

[GerryNick2]

[quote=jennyb]What's the difference between Xerocomus subtomentosus and boletus subtomentosus. My books do not mention Xerocomus (admittedly not very good books!)


Xerocomus subtomentosus and Boletus subtomentosus are one of the same. Don't think this matches your example though,subtomentosus tend to have a fulvous-brown cap (dull yellowish-gray), chrome yellow pores which are large and angular, there is no colour change.

Taking into account the cap colour, the lemon-yellow pores, hint of bluish bruising and stem colour I would have said this was a strong contender for Boletus badius, but then I am no expert.

Gerry

[Bish]

Sorry Jenny there was a typing error there
I meant of course subtomentosus but the Xerocomus remains.
I think theoretical mycologists move fugus from one group to another from time to time when they're borderline.
But other wise it's the same.

Finally I would go along the same lines as Gerry. I thought the cap was a bit pale for a Badius but the blue bruising on the pores is a good indication of Badius.

Still wouldn’t eat it. Too old this one.