The variegated bolete, Velvet bolete
Suillus variegatus

Family: Suillaceae

What it is like

A mushroom.

Also put in the family Boletaceae.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Balkans, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Europe, Finland, Norway, Poland, Russia, Scandinavia, Spain, Sweden

How it is used for food

CAUTION: It has an disagreeable flavour and may cause stomach upsets.

Edible parts

Mushroom, fungus

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Kangstatti, Sandsopp, Sandsvamp

Synonyms

Boletus variegatus Fr.; Ixocomus variegatus Swartz.:Fr.; Boletus bovinus;