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Lurid Bolete

Boletus luridus

⚠ Moderately Toxic

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Cap color: olive,brown,tan
Cap size: 8–20 cm
Gill color: orange-red,blood red
Gill attachment: pores/tubes
Stem: orange-red with coarse reticulation
Texture: firm
Habitat: hardwood forest, oak, beech
Fruiting season: July–September
Peak season: Summer–Fall (July–September)

Key Identification Features

Cap olive-brown to tan, 8–20 cm
pores orange-red to blood-red (distinctive)
stem with reddish-orange reticulation
flesh bright yellow turning vivid blue instantly when cut
toxic raw — may cause severe GI illness even when cooked with alcohol

Symptoms & Toxicity

GI distress nausea vomiting; especially toxic when combined with alcohol even after cooking; seek medical attention

Regions Found

Region data not available

Look-Alikes

No documented look-alikes on record.

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