Source-reviewed species profile
Red cracking bolete Xerocomellus chrysenteron
The cap often cracks into a network that reveals reddish colour below. This profile covers broad field features, season and habitat.
Where can I find red cracking bolete?
Deciduous, coniferous and mixed woodland.
In Mycoverse you can select Red cracking 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.
Images, text and app suggestions cannot confirm a species or food safety.
Field features
- The cap often cracks into a network that reveals reddish colour below.
Habitat and search guidance
Deciduous, coniferous and mixed woodland.
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
- Normlisten 2026 – Fagmykologisk råd
- Norges sopp- og nyttevekstforbund – Normlistesopp
- Artsdatabanken – rørsoppordenen
- Giftinformasjonen – trygg sopptur
Last reviewed: 9 August 2026.