Key Identification Features
- Olive-brown cap cracks to reveal red flesh beneath
- yellow pores bluing slightly when cut
- red-streaked stem
- very common
- edible but mediocre texture
Preparation Notes
Cook before eating. Common but poor quality. Edible when young and firm. Best in mixed dishes.
Regions Found
Region data not available
Look-Alikes
No documented look-alikes on record.
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