Key Identification Features
- Brown to grayish-brown dry cap
- white to yellow pore surface that slowly stains blue when cut
- netlike reticulation on pale tan stem
- no red coloration anywhere
- white to pale yellow flesh with mild blue staining
- cap 8-20 cm
Preparation Notes
Excellent edible when young and firm. Slice and saute or dry for later use. Discard the spongy pore layer if old.
Regions Found
Region data not available
Look-Alikes
No documented look-alikes on record.
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