Orange Oak Bolete

 

An Orange Bolete (Leccinum aurantiacum), sometimes known as the Orange Oak Bolete pushes up through amongst a loose group of Oaks on the edge of Red Rise.  They and their close cousins the Orange Birch Bolete (Leccinum versipelle) are usually a very common sight around the forest, though like others of their kin they've been scarce this mushroom season. Both boletes look very similar, and share a broadness in cap colour, one of the noticeable difference is that the stem of Orange Boletes have orange/brown scales floccules, whereas Orange Birch Boletes have small black scales. Both are edible, both require a very thorough cooking. Remember, 110% on identification or leave well alone.