Source-reviewed species profile
Bovine bolete Suillus bovinus
Yellow-brown cap, large angular pores and resilient flesh; often in groups. This profile covers broad field features, season and habitat.
Learning content – not identification
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Field features
- Yellow-brown cap, large angular pores and resilient flesh; often in groups.
Habitat and search guidance
Pine woodland, usually on poor 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.