Red-cracked boletus
Xerocomellus chrysenteron

Family: Boletaceae

What it is like

A mushroom.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Balkans, Bulgaria, China, Czech Republic, Europe, Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy, Mediterranean, Mexico, North America, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Sicily, USA

How it is used for food

It can be eaten but softens and becomes mushy with little flavour.

Edible parts

Mushroom, fungus

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Hongronggainiugangjun

Synonyms

Boletus chrysenteron Bull.; Xerocomus chrysenteron Quel;