Funghi
Boletus reticulatus
A tier
Boletus reticulatus (summer cep) fruits earlier than classic autumn edulis in many regions—netted stem, pale brown cap, excellent edible bolete closely allied to porcini. Flavour is prime cep-like. Seasonal early porcini substitute of high quality. Same careful cooking and drying. Taxonomy close to edulis complex.
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Preparations
DryEarly SeasonSauté
Traits
EarlyExcellentFineNetted StemNuttySummer CepWild
History
Mycologists and foragers distinguished summer reticulatus ceps.
Markets sold summer ceps as early porcini-type boletes.