A large fruiting body and particularly bulbous stipe distinguishes the Bushveld Bolete. Here the cap is in its early stages of development.
A large fruiting body and particularly bulbous stipe distinguishes the Bushveld Bolete. Here the cap is in its early stages of development. Edibility is suspect as reports suggest it causes intoxication.
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Location: Katavi National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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