Hemileccinum impolitum
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About
Hemileccinum impolitum is a basidiomycete fungus of the family Boletaceae, native to Europe. It is commonly referred to as the iodine bolete, because its fruit bodies tend to emit an iodine-like odour when cut, more detectable in the stem base or overripe specimens.
- Family
- Boletaceae
How to use it
The iodine bolete can be of interest to mycologists and mushroom enthusiasts for its unique characteristics, particularly its distinctive odor. While not edible, it contributes to the biodiversity of its ecosystem and can serve as an educational example of fungal diversity in nature.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
In the kitchen
The iodine bolete is not typically eaten by humans, so it's best to admire this unique fungus in its natural habitat rather than trying to cook with it. Always ensure you know which mushrooms are safe to eat before considering them for your meals.
Sources: Wikidata
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- Name
- Hemileccinum impolitum
- Slug
- hemileccinum-impolitum
- Kingdom
- Fungi
- Family
- Boletaceae
- Genus
- Hemileccinum
- Species
- impolitum
- Wikidata QID
- Q1323787
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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