Key Identification Features
- Yellow cap with fine cracks showing pale yellow flesh beneath
- bright yellow pores
- yellow stem with fine red network at apex
- flesh bright yellow, staining blue on cut
- under hardwoods and conifers
Preparation Notes
High quality edible; slice and sauté; confirm yellow pores and cracked yellow cap; mild blue staining of flesh acceptable
Regions Found
Region data not available
Look-Alikes
No documented look-alikes on record.
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