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Almond Bolete: poisonous

Suillellus amygdalinus

☠ Poisonous. Do not eat.What to do if poisoning is suspected

Almond Bolete is classed as poisonous in the Forage field guide. This page helps you identify it and tell it apart from similar species. It is not a foraging guide. Have every wild mushroom checked by a qualified mushroom expert before eating it.

If you suspect poisoning, call your local poison control center right away. If someone has trouble breathing, has a seizure or is unconscious, call emergency services. Don't wait for symptoms: with some poisonings they only start hours later. Keep any leftovers of the find, they help identify it.

Usually seen from September to November in the northern hemisphere. Found in Woodland.

☠ Poisonous
Almond Bolete (Suillellus amygdalinus)

Photo: Alan Rockefeller · CC BY-SA 4.0

When Almond Bolete appears

Typical window in the northern hemisphere. The southern hemisphere runs about six months offset.

Where it grows

Almond Bolete is usually found in Woodland.

Look up Almond Bolete in the app

In the Forage app, Almond Bolete has a full field guide entry with more photos, key features and the species it can be confused with.

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Almond Bolete: common questions

Is Almond Bolete poisonous?

Yes. Almond Bolete is classed as poisonous in the Forage field guide. Do not eat it. If you suspect poisoning, call your local poison control center right away, or emergency services if it is life-threatening.

When does Almond Bolete appear?

Almond Bolete usually appears from September to November in temperate northern regions. The exact timing shifts with latitude, elevation and each year's weather.

Where does Almond Bolete grow?

Almond Bolete is usually found in Woodland.

One note before you head out

Forage helps you discover and identify wild plants, but identification is never 100% certain. Many edible plants have toxic lookalikes. Never eat anything you find based only on what this app tells you. Always confirm with a field guide, an experienced forager or a local expert. The season score tells you where to look, too: it’s not a guarantee. Mind conservation law and property rights as well.

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