Saffron Bolete (Leccinellum crocipodium)

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Leccinellum crocipodium is a species of bolete fungus in the family Boletaceae. Fruitbodies contain a benzotropolone pigment called crocipodin.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Saffron Bolete being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Leccinellum rugosiceps
Leccinellum lepidum
Boletus variipes
Leccinellum pseudoscabrum
Hemileccinum depilatum

Classification

Kingdom: Fungi
Phylum: Basidiomycota
Class: Agaricomycetes
Order: Boletales
Family: Boletaceae
Genus: Leccinellum
Species: Leccinellum crocipodium

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