A little mushroom knowledge
Danger of confusion: The butter mushroom is similar to these mushrooms
The soft and slimy butter mushroom is a popular edible mushroom. However, caution is advised when dealing with similar relatives. This is what you need to pay attention to.
Updated 10/29/2024|Reading time: 2 minutes
As a mushroom lover, you are probably familiar with the tasty, buttery butter mushroom. But recognizing it during a mushroom excursion is anything but easy. The butter mushroom has some relatives that look very similar to it. We'll tell you how to distinguish him from his doppelgangers.
The butter mushroom, also known as butter boletus, can be found in many German forests – especially near pine trees. Although he doesn't have one poisonous doppelganger There is still a risk of confusion with a number of edible but less valued mushrooms:
Tip: Write down notes and important identifying characteristics for the butter mushroom. So you can be on the safe side the next time you go for a mushroom walk.
When you go for your next walk Collect butter mushrooms you should pay attention to the following features:
The tubes under the cap are initially pale yellow, but over time turn olive to brown yellow. They are slightly attached to the stem and can take on a darker color in older specimens. The stem itself is cylindrical, about six to twelve centimeters long and one to two and a half centimeters thick. It often has a brownish ring.
Although the butter mushroom is considered edible, it can cause allergies in some people, which can lead to gastrointestinal problems. Therefore, remove the cap skin before consumption to avoid digestive problems.
