
King bolete is the most common and well-known type of porcini. It has a large, brown cap and a thick, white stem. King boletes have a nutty, earthy flavor and are found in forests around the world.

Boletus pinophilus is smaller than the king bolete, with a dark brown cap and a thick, white stem. Boletus pinophilus have a nutty, slightly bitter flavor and are found in forests in North America and Europe.

Boletus reticulatus has a light brown cap with a net-like pattern on the stem. Boletus reticulatus have a nutty, slightly sweet flavor and are found in forests in North America and Europe.