has a widespread distribution, especially in north temperate regions, and contains about 135 species.

Description

Fruit bodies of Leccinum species have a slender stipe that is ornamented lengthwise with brown to black, scab-like scales on the surface. The stipe itself is colored white or cream and usually longer than the diameter of the cap. When injured, the stipe either remains unchanged in color or stains blue or red. The hymenophore

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