4,883 observationsLeast Concern
Orange Birch Bolete
Leccinum versipelle
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Fungi βΊPhylum: Basidiomycota βΊClass: Agaricomycetes βΊOrder: Boletales βΊFamily: Boletaceae βΊGenus: Leccinum
About
Leccinum versipelle, also known as Boletus testaceoscaber or the orange birch bolete, is a common edible mushroom (given the right preparation) in the genus Leccinum. It is found below birches from July through to November, and turns black when cooked.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Orange Birch Bolete is Leccinum versipelle.
- Orange Birch Bolete belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
- Orange Birch Bolete belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
- Orange Birch Bolete belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
- Orange Birch Bolete belongs to the order Boletales.
- Orange Birch Bolete belongs to the family Boletaceae.
- Orange Birch Bolete belongs to the genus Leccinum.