Zelleri: Boletus

Use a local field guide like the Field Guide to Mushrooms of Western North America or join a local mycological society to learn from experienced foragers. Fungi – the 'good' and the 'bad' - A Rocha Canada

This is the giveaway! The stem is usually yellow but heavily "flushed" or streaked with bright red or reddish-brown. boletus zelleri

Always check for "hitchhikers." Boletes are notorious for being a favorite snack for forest maggots. If the stem feels hollow or you see tiny holes, it’s best to leave that one for the forest critters. Foraging Safety Use a local field guide like the Field

While Zeller’s is fairly easy to identify, never eat a wild mushroom unless you are of its identity. boletus zelleri