Orange Birch Boletus

Leccinum versipelle It can be quite common in birch woods or in association with single birches and is much taller than the other species; the cap can grow to 20 cm (8 in) across. Discard most of the stem. This species turns blackish when cooked but do not let that put you off. My good friend tree-hugging Ted Green said that after eating one of the red-capped Leccinum species every day for a week he started to feel a bit odd – spaced out. So maybe if you try this mushroom leave it a few days before you have a second go.