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Leccinum
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A single species in New Zealand, the introduced 'birch bolete'. Found only under silver birch.
Edible and choice.
The very bitter
Chalciporus piperatus
(smaller, with bright yellow base to the stalk) has also been found under silver birch.
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Leccinum scabrum