Tylopilus Species

The oldest and largest living organisms on earth are also fungi. They recently found fungi fossils in Russia which are 547 Million years old! Tylopilus is a genus of over 100 species of fungi separated from Boletus. Its best-known member is the bitter bolete (Tylopilus felleus), the only species found in Europe. More species are found in North America, such as the edible species Tylopilus Alboater. Are you wondering if Tylopilus Species is safe or is Tylopilus Species edible? Many species have a bitter taste and are thus inedible, taste being a key feature in identification of this genus. The black velvet bolete (Tylopilus Alboater) is a good edible, but is often ignored.