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Two-colored Bolete
A common eastern North American bolete with a pinkish red to brick-red cap, bright yellow pores that bruise blue, and a stem that is yellow at the top and red below. It grows under oaks. It is widely eaten, but it closely resembles the poisonous Boletus sensibilis, and some people react to it.
Edible, but some people develop gastrointestinal upset. The dangerous look-alike is Boletus sensibilis (with B. pseudosensibilis), which causes stomach upset. It bruises blue almost instantly, while B. bicolor bruises slowly. Curry odor does not separate them. Avoid if unsure.
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