Leccinum scabrum (Birch Bolete)

Leccinum scabrum is more commonly known as the birch bolete. They are usually found growing near birch trees. Each year in the Fall, usually October, these fellas pop up within 5-10 feet around the base of my birch. I’ve even seen a few appear in the summer months after a good rain. These are edible. Picking them when they are younger and firmer is recommended as they get quite spongy (and sometimes full of maggots and/or slugs) the older they get.