Boletus Frostii May 2026

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

Deep red to crimson, ranging from 5 to 15 cm in diameter. The surface is sticky or "viscid" when moist and can appear shiny or cracked like dried mud when old. boletus frostii

Found primarily in the eastern United States (Maine to Georgia) and extending south into Mexico and Costa Rica. The flesh and pores quickly stain dark blue