Red cracking bolete
Xerocomellus chrysenteron
The red cracking bolete is a small bolete with a brownish cap whose cracks reveal a thin layer of red flesh. The stem is bright yellow above and covered in coral-red fibres below, and the flesh turns blue when cut.
Where it's found
Grows singly or in small groups in hardwood and conifer woods, often with beech on well-drained soils, from early summer to mid-winter.
Distribution
Frequent in parts of the northern temperate zone; recorded in Taiwan and introduced to New Zealand.
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