Funghi
King Bolete
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King bolete is a common English book name for B. edulis—emphasising status among wild mushrooms. Thick stem, white pore surface when young, brown cap. Young firm specimens are best; maggoty old ones disappoint. Dry surplus peaks. The encyclopedic name for porcini.
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Guide NameMeatyNuttyRoyal StatusStatus BoleteWildYoung Best
History
English field guides popularised king bolete for B. edulis.
King bolete remained a standard bilingual trade/guide name.