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Bronze Penny Bun (Boletus aereus) — mushroom identification photo

Bronze Penny Bun

Boletus aereus

✓ Edible
Always verify identification with multiple features before consuming
Cap color
Dark blackish-brown
Habitat
Oak and chestnut woodland; Southeast, Southwest
Peak season
Summer-Fall

Key Identification Features

Preparation Notes

Excellent edible; slice and check for bluing before eating to rule out toxic look-alikes; dry-saute or cook in butter

Regions Found

Region data not available

Look-Alikes

No documented look-alikes on record.

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