Source-reviewed species profile

Orange aspen bolete Leccinum albostipitatum

Orange to red-brown cap and pale scabers that darken. This profile covers broad field features, season and habitat.

Where can I find orange aspen bolete?

Associated with aspen.

In Mycoverse you can select Orange aspen bolete and compare candidate search areas using a species-specific assessment of rainfall, estimated soil moisture, temperature, forest type, tree signals, canopy cover, terrain and season. Where source coverage is available, the assessment also uses historical species observations. Historical observations are historical data, not recent finds.

Learning content – not identification

Images, text and app suggestions cannot confirm a species or food safety.

Field features

  • Orange to red-brown cap and pale scabers that darken.

Habitat and search guidance

Associated with aspen.

Months

June–November

Species requiring extra care

Compare the complete mushroom, habitat and season. These cards support learning; they do not identify a finding.

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

Last reviewed: 9 August 2026.

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