Tag Archives: Bolete

February week 1 – pushing up through all that litter!

California has so many different climate zones that one can usually find mushrooms blooming almost any time of the year. Mushrooms, however, need water to develop, and, until recently, most of our state was void of water.  With the rains … Continue reading

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November Week 2 – Porcini and Oysters – Wild Mushrooms

The most sought after popular wild mushroom, the Boletus edulis, is different from other mushrooms.  The Boletes have pores rather than gills on the underside of the cap.  This spore-bearing area resembles and acts like a sponge. The Italian name … Continue reading

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