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Weeping bolete (Suillus granulatus), whole fruiting body
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Edible species

Weeping bolete

Suillus granulatus · Suillaceae

A pinewood mushroom with a sticky orange-brown cap, yellow pores instead of gills and no ring.

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FamilySuillaceae
SeasonMay–Jun, Sep–Dec
Spore printBrownish to mustard-brown
Cap width4–10 cm
Stem length4–8 cm
Records in Turkey10 records
CultivationWild only
StatusEdible species

A pinewood mushroom with a sticky orange-brown cap, yellow pores instead of gills and no ring. When young its pores weep milky droplets and the upper stem is covered in granular dots. It is known as an edible species, but it is still never eaten without an expert's identification.

Also called: granulated bolete, dotted-stalked suillus Turkish: Taneli suillus

Weeping bolete (Suillus granulatus), whole fruiting body

How to recognise it

Weeping bolete, part by part

No ring or volva Spore print: Brownish to mustard-brown Faintly fruity; pale yellow flesh that does not change colour when cut.

Weeping bolete (Suillus granulatus), whole fruiting body
Cap4–10 cm, convex then flattening; orange-brown to cinnamon, very sticky when damp and shiny when dry.
Weeping bolete (Suillus granulatus), pores under the cap, seen from below
PoresSmall pale yellow pores instead of gills, weeping milky droplets when young.
Weeping bolete (Suillus granulatus), stem and stem base
Stem4–8 cm, pale yellow, the upper part covered in granular dots that are white at first and later brown.

When and where

May–Jun, Sep–Dec

  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Mar
  4. Apr
  5. Mayin season
  6. Junin season
  7. Jul
  8. Aug
  9. Sepin season
  10. Octin season
  11. Novin season
  12. Decin season

In Europe it fruits from early summer to late autumn; Turkish GBIF records fall in April–May and September–December, mostly in October.

Type Edible

In season MayJuneSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember

Colour BrownOrange

Regions Central Anatolia RegionMediterranean RegionAegean RegionMarmara RegionOsmaniyeMuğlaAnkaraBursaIstanbulKırklareli

Where do weeping boletes grow?

It grows in groups under pines, often on chalky soil and also in parks and plantations, forming a mycorrhizal partnership with pine.

Where is weeping boletes found in Turkey?

Turkish records are scattered from the Marmara region to the Mediterranean: Ankara, Kırklareli, İstanbul, Bursa, Muğla and Osmaniye.

Which months

  1. Jan0
  2. Feb0
  3. Mar0
  4. Apr1
  5. May1
  6. Jun0
  7. Jul0
  8. Aug0
  9. Sep1
  10. Oct4
  11. Nov1
  12. Dec2

6 provinces, 10 observations (GBIF, iNaturalist); months from observation dates. Record density also reflects where observers work.

Latest weeping bolete observations

On "illustrative" cards the image is a photo of the species; the observation photo cannot be shown here because of its licence, but can be seen at the source.

Weeping bolete (Suillus granulatus), in its natural habitat
In its habitat

Look-alikes

What could it be confused with?

Weeping bolete can be mistaken for the species below. Each card shows the look-alike and how it differs from Weeping bolete.

Weeping bolete (Suillus granulatus), whole fruiting body
This species Weeping bolete
Slippery jack (Suillus luteus) Edible species

not Weeping bolete

Slippery jack Suillus luteus

Has a distinct ring on the stem and a darker, chocolate-brown cap.

Peppery bolete (Chalciporus piperatus) Inedible

not Weeping bolete

Peppery bolete Chalciporus piperatus

Smaller, with rusty-red pores and a very peppery taste.

Devil's bolete (Rubroboletus satanas), whole fruiting body Poisonous

not Weeping bolete

Devil’s bolete Rubroboletus satanas

Much larger, with an off-white to grey cap, red pores, a swollen stem with a red net, flesh that blues when cut, and grows under broadleaf trees.

Suillus collinitus, whole fruiting body Inedible

not Weeping bolete

Suillus collinitus Suillus collinitus

Suillus collinitus has a darker chestnut to reddish-brown cap, pink mycelium at the stem base and pores that do not weep milky droplets.

How to cook and eat weeping boletes

Safety first. The slimy cap skin can upset some people's stomachs, so peeling it before cooking is recommended. Boletes with red pores or flesh that turns blue are not this species; it is eaten only after an expert's identification and thorough cooking.

How to prepare it

Peel the slimy cap skin before cooking (gloves help) and scrape away the spongy tubes on large, older caps.

How to cook it

Sauté over a medium heat for about 20 minutes, until its liquid has come out and cooked away.

What goes with it?

  • weeping boletes
  • new potatoes (about 5)
  • carrots
  • onions
  • sunflower oil

Source: Wikipedia · practical details from our recipes.

Recipe

Fried weeping boletes with potatoes, made with weeping bolete (Suillus granulatus) Mains Fried weeping boletes with potatoes Peeled weeping boletes fried with new potatoes, carrots and onions: a simple main adapted from a Russian fried maslyata recipe. 55 min Weeping bolete

How to store weeping boletes

Fresh · fridge3–7 daysKeep fresh weeping boletes unwashed in a paper bag in the fridge; delicate species are at the short end. Source
FrozenA few monthsFreeze weeping boletes cooked, not raw: sauté and cool them first. Source
DriedA few months – 1 yearKeep dried weeping boletes in an airtight jar in a cool, dry, dark place. Source

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Weeping bolete price list

Weeping bolete price list
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Frequently asked questions

Is Suillus granulatus edible?

It is known as an edible species; the slimy cap skin is peeled before cooking. Never eat it without an expert's identification.

Does it have a Turkish name?

We found no established, sourced Turkish folk name; on this page we use the descriptive name taneli suillus.

How do you identify it?

Look for a sticky orange-brown cap, yellow pores that weep droplets when young and a ringless stem dotted with granules at the top, all under pines.

How does it differ from the slippery jack?

The slippery jack (Suillus luteus) has a distinct ring on its stem; the weeping bolete has none.

Does it have poisonous look-alikes?

Boletes with red pores and flesh that turns blue, such as Satan's bolete (Rubroboletus satanas), must not be confused with it; they grow under broadleaf trees.

Where and when does it appear in Turkey?

In pine forests and plantations. GBIF records come from Ankara, Kırklareli, İstanbul, Bursa, Muğla and Osmaniye, in April–May and September–December, mostly in October.

Are weeping boletes edible?

Yes, the weeping bolete is an edible species. Eat a wild one only after an expert has identified it with certainty: it can be confused with Satan's bolete (Rubroboletus satanas). The slimy cap skin can upset some people's stomachs, so peeling it before cooking is recommended. Boletes with red pores or flesh that turns blue are not this species; it is eaten only after an expert's identification and thorough cooking.

When is weeping bolete season in Turkey?

In our calendar, weeping bolete season runs May–Jun, Sep–Dec. In Europe it fruits from early summer to late autumn; Turkish GBIF records fall in April–May and September–December, mostly in October.

Where do weeping boletes grow?

It grows in groups under pines, often on chalky soil and also in parks and plantations, forming a mycorrhizal partnership with pine.

Where are weeping boletes found in Turkey?

Turkish records are scattered from the Marmara region to the Mediterranean: Ankara, Kırklareli, İstanbul, Bursa, Muğla and Osmaniye.

What can the weeping bolete be confused with?

The weeping bolete can be confused with slippery jack (Suillus luteus, edible species), peppery bolete (Chalciporus piperatus, inedible), Satan's bolete (Rubroboletus satanas, poisonous) and suillus collinitus (Suillus collinitus, inedible). Look-alikes are compared on this page.

What is the weeping bolete called in Turkish?

In Turkish, the weeping bolete (Suillus granulatus) is called Taneli suillus.

Related species

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Sources

  1. Saba ve ark. (2016), Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part B: Suillus granulatus ve S. variegatus'ta cıva birikimi pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. Wikipedia (EN): Suillus granulatus en.wikipedia.org
  3. First Nature: Suillus granulatus first-nature.com
All sources (5)
  1. GBIF: Türkiye kayıtları gbif.org
  2. iNaturalist: Türkiye gözlemleri inaturalist.org
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