Fib King
In edibility the Fib King comes close to Boletus edulis, with a nutty and sweet flavor, but it is encountered less often. Like its big brother it is a conifer associate, especially Douglas fir. The caps may reach 8 inches across. The emerge dome-shape and become convex, with a velvety feel. Caps are dark brown and matted-tomentose to fibrillose. In age they become paler. The pores are cream-colored, becoming yellowish or greenish yellow over time. The stipes range from 2.5-7 inches tall and an inch or more apically. They typically enlarge or become clavate towards the base, but do not become plump or swollen in the manner of a Boletus edulis stipe. They manifest a reticulated pattern to some degree, with colors a paler brown or orange-brown. Stipes are solid and the flesh of both stipe and cap is white. Spores are brown or olive brown. There is no distinct odor. They substitute well in any Boletus edulis recipe.