Red Cracking Bolete - Boletus chrysenteron

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Common Name: 
Red Cracking Bolete
Scientific Name: 
Boletus chrysenteron
Also Known As: 
Xerocomus chrysenteron
Typical Size (mm): 
0mm
Cap Diameter (mm): 
4-11cm
Stem Height (mm): 
40-80mm
Stem Diameter (mm): 
10-15mm
Description: 

Medium to large variable bolete, with dull brown cap which cracks showing pinkish flesh, sulphur yellow pores becoming greenish and red streaked stem.

Habitat: 

Common; June to November; usually in deciduous woods on mossy banks or amongst birch.

Additional Notes: 

Previously listed in A to Z under Xerocomus chrysenteron but in accordance with the Basidiomycota Checklist this species now known as Boletus chrysenteron.