Brown Birch Rough Stalk (Leccinum scabrum)

Also Known as: Brown Birch Bolete

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Cap: 4-12cm Strongly convex. Walnut brown

Stem: 70-150mm with black/dark brown scales

Tubes: Off-white, becoming pale ochre with age.

Spores: Walnut brown

Flesh: Soft and watery. Unchanging or blushing slightly pink when cut.

Habitat: With Birch trees

Frequency: Common

Season:  Jan  Feb  Mar  Apr  May  Jun  Jul  Aug  Sep  Oct  Nov  Dec 

Edibility: Edible

Eating notes: Although the flavour is good the texture tends to be soft and watery. A good one for soups.

Preserving: Dries easily.