Is Red-cracked Bolete edible?
Xerocomellus chrysenteron
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SafeXerocomellus chrysenteron is generally considered edible, but it can cause gastrointestinal upset in some individuals. It should be cooked before consumption.
Reaction Type: Gastrointestinal Irritation
Don't confuse with these look-alikes
Misidentification is the most common cause of mushroom poisoning. Red-cracked Bolete can be confused with:
- Bay Bolete — mushroom
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