White pine bolete
Suillus americanus
Family: Suillaceae
What it is like
A mushroom.
Also put in the family Boletaceae.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows in association with white pine.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Hong Kong, Mexico, North America, Russia, USA
How it is used for food
It should be cooked. Some people are allergic to it especially raw.
Edible parts
Mushroom, fungus
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Boletus americanus Peck;