Observations in the Species: Boletus calopus
English Name: Bitter Beech Bolete
Location: Faskally Wood, PitlochryLat/Lng: 56.71, -3.78
OS grid ref: NN9159
In mixed woodland - beech and various pines. Specimen under Spruce.
Close Observed on: 9th September 2012
Added to iSpot: 6th January 2013
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0
Description: Lumpy, suede-like cap. With red stem and lemon yellow pores. Rapidly bruising blue (flesh & pores). Bitter taste.
Observed on: 7th September 2011
Added to iSpot: 8th September 2011
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 4
Comments: 2
Description: A group of these large boletes are growing into the bank at the side of the path of this predominantly beech and oak wood.
Observed on: 4th September 2011
Added to iSpot: 6th September 2011
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 4
Comments: 2
Description: Pale brown smooth cap, stem yellow-to-pink with red net. Bruises blue. Flesh lemon yellow in cap and stem. Dark crimson at stem base.Tubes greenish-yellow, blue when damaged. Found in mixed broadleaved woodland, with beech.
Observed on: 17th July 2011
Added to iSpot: 17th July 2011
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 1
Comments: 7
Description: Small specimen - 50cm high. Found under coniferous trees. Flesh turns bright blue on being cut.
By: nigelmottram
Location: Near to Lemahamish in Queen Elizabeth ForestLat/Lng: 56.16049, -4.37574
OS grid ref: NS525989
This is an area of mixed woodland but this fungus was found under three very large (approx 100 year old) Scots Pine trees, right next to one of the roots.
Close Observed on: 12th July 2011
Added to iSpot: 17th July 2011
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0
By: doctornathancal...
Observed on: 7th September 2010
Added to iSpot: 19th October 2010
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 2
Observed on: 19th September 2010
Added to iSpot: 24th September 2010
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 2
Description: Large whitish bolete with yellow pores. Cap 14cm across. Flesh turning blue when bruised. Under beech on roadside on chalk.
By: s2four
Observed on: 4th September 2010
Added to iSpot: 6th September 2010
Identifications: 3
Agreements: 4
Comments: 3
Description: I found a few of these on a very steep slope alongside a bank of beech trees. This is the second spot where I have found this rare fungi this year.
By: miked
Location: EnnerdaleLat/Lng: 54.52, -3.40
OS grid ref: NY0915
Not accurately shown to protect site
Close Observed on: 13th August 2010
Added to iSpot: 15th August 2010
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
