King boletes (Boletus edulis), are a large edible fungus, recognized by its large, bulbous caps and sturdy stems. These mushrooms have caps diameter ranging from 2 to 10 inches in diameter, with colours varying from light brown to dark brown. The cap surface is dry and can appear slightly sticky when damp. Instead of gills, they have small, pores underneath the cap, which are characteristic of this species. Their surface starts white and changes to a yellowish-green colour as the mushroom matures. The stem is solid, firm, and slightly swollen at the base, it is shorter in length compared to the cap’s diameter, with a thickness proportionate to support the large cap. The king bolete is a highly prized edible mushroom known for its nutty flavour and firm texture. It is found in Europe, where it is referred to as porcini or cepe. They grow in deciduous and coniferous woodlands, these pictured here were found olong the Bypass trail on Brayton Barff