Source-reviewed species profile
Bay bolete Imleria badia
Chestnut-brown cap; yellow pores may bruise blue. This profile covers broad field features, season and habitat.
Where can I find bay bolete?
Mostly acidic coniferous and mixed woodland.
In Mycoverse you can select Bay 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.
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Field features
- Chestnut-brown cap; yellow pores may bruise blue.
Habitat and search guidance
Mostly acidic coniferous and mixed woodland.
Months
June–November
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.