Source-reviewed species profile
Scarletina bolete Neoboletus praestigiator
Red pores, strong blue staining and a dotted stem without reticulation. This profile covers broad field features, season and habitat.
Learning content – not identification
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Field features
- Red pores, strong blue staining and a dotted stem without reticulation.
Habitat and search guidance
Deciduous and coniferous woodland, often on acidic soil.
Season
Summer and autumn.
Safety status
Included with a food status in the Norwegian 2026 Norm List. This learning profile never confirms a finding or that it is safe to eat. Use qualified local expertise.
Sources and review status
- Normlisten 2026 – Fagmykologisk råd
- Norges sopp- og nyttevekstforbund – Normlistesopp
- Artsdatabanken – rørsoppordenen
- Giftinformasjonen – trygg sopptur
Last reviewed: 9 August 2026.