Boletus Frostii Site

Found primarily in the eastern United States (Maine to Georgia) and extending south into Mexico and Costa Rica.

Boldly red with a deep, net-like (reticulated) pattern. boletus frostii

Instead of gills, it has red pores that often "weep" golden or amber-colored droplets when young—a process called guttation. Found primarily in the eastern United States (Maine

Boletus frostii (now widely known as Exsudoporus frostii or Butyriboletus frostii ) is a striking, blood-red mushroom famously nicknamed the , Apple Bolete , or Candy Apple Bolete . It is easily recognized by its vibrant colors and unusual physiological features, such as "bleeding" amber droplets and rapid blue bruising. Key Identification Features net-like (reticulated) pattern. Instead of gills

The flesh and pores quickly stain dark blue if bruised, cut, or handled. Ecology and Habitat