Funghi
Spring King
A tier
Spring king is the forager nickname for B. rex-veris—early porcini-type bounty after snowmelt patterns in the West. Dense flesh and premium local status. Sauté simply to taste the season. Regional specialty not always in national dry trade. Celebrate locality.
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History
US
West Coast foragers used spring king for early bolete hauls.
US
Restaurants listed spring king when mycological names were too stiff.