French Boletus (Esculent)

Cepes. Morcheln.

No. 237. - This is a variety of the Mushroom family, comprising only two species that are eatable.

The Boletus etulis is very palatable, resembling the common mushroom in taste.

The Boletus scaber is of good quality, when young and fresh, but is of little value when dried, as it loses much of its odor and becomes insipid and unfit for use. For preparation, see Mushrooms.