Boldly red with a deep, net-like (reticulated) pattern.

The flesh and pores quickly stain dark blue if bruised, cut, or handled. Ecology and Habitat

Deep red to crimson, ranging from 5 to 15 cm in diameter. The surface is sticky or "viscid" when moist and can appear shiny or cracked like dried mud when old.

It is a mycorrhizal species, meaning it lives in a symbiotic relationship with tree roots. It is most commonly found under hardwood trees , particularly oaks , during summer and early autumn. Edibility and Flavor

Boletus frostii (now widely known as Exsudoporus frostii or Butyriboletus frostii ) is a striking, blood-red mushroom famously nicknamed the , Apple Bolete , or Candy Apple Bolete . It is easily recognized by its vibrant colors and unusual physiological features, such as "bleeding" amber droplets and rapid blue bruising. Key Identification Features