Leccinum
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Leccinum was the name given first to a series of fungi within the genus Boletus, then erected as a new genus last century. Their main distinguishing feature is the small, rigid projections (scabers)that give a rough texture to their stalks. The genus name was coined from the Italian Leccino, for a type of rough-stemmed bolete.
Leccinum species are generally found in woodlands in Europe and North America. They have generally been presumed to be edible for the most part, but there are reports of poisoning after eating as yet unidentified members of the genus in North America. Some other species may cause nausea to some when consumed raw, at least L. versipelle.
[edit] Species
There are around 160 species including:
- L. atrostipitatum
- L. aurantiacum- Red-capped scaber stalk
- L. carpini
- L. discolor
- L. duriusculum
- L. holopus
- L. insigne
- L. intusrubens - (Malaysia)
- L. quercinum
- L. roseofractum
- L. scabrum - Birch bolete
- L. versipelle - Orange birch bolete
[edit] References
- Nilsson S & Persson O (1978). Fungi of Northeastern Europe 1:Larger Fungi (excluding Gill-Fungi). Penguin Books..
- Corner EJH (1972). Boletus in Malaysia. Government Printing Office/Botanic Gardens, Singapore.
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