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Although the brown bay bolete and the ruby bolete differ significantly, they belong to the same family.

The ruby bolete owes its name to the cap, or rather its surface, which often turns red.

Both species are quite common in European forests, but their locations and seasons of occurrence differ significantly.

The brown bay bolete occurs in all types of forests, but prefers coniferous forests. It can often be found in areas with numerous branches, near tree trunks, or on the trunks themselves. This latter location is the most charming. It can hide in a trunk cavity or grow at the very top.

The greatest number of sites of this mushroom can be found from September to November, and even into December.

The ruby bolete, on the other hand, occurs primarily in deciduous forests, under linden, birch, and oak trees, but not exclusively. In Europe, it can be found in the grass along park promenades. It often appears in early summer, in June, and continues to grow until late autumn.

Both mushrooms are very tasty and are suitable for drying, marinades, soups, and sauces, although the ruby bolete has less flavor and is often used only as a complement to other mushrooms.