One of the most prized of all edible species, this is an iconic and highly regarded mushroom. Often also called Porcini, Cep or simply Boletus Note, before consuming any mushroom please consult an expert for identification and consult a range of field guides- even trees inoculated with one species may eventually produce different and unintended species under field conditions. This is a mycorrhizal fungus that lives in symbiosis with the plant host, and is tolerant of a range of soil types and climates.