Boletus edulis
A choice edible species, "Boletus aereus" is highly appreciated in Southern Europe for its culinary qualities, and is considered by many to be gastronomically superior to "Boletus edulis". In the vicinity of Borgotaro in the Province of Parma of northern Italy, the four species "Boletus edulis", "B. aereus", "B. reticulatus" (formerly known as "B. aestivalis"), and "B. pinophilus" have been recognised for their superior taste and officially termed "Fungo di Borgotaro". Here, these mushrooms have been collected and exported commercially for centuries. Throughout Spain, it is one of the wild edible fungi most commonly collected for the table, particularly in Aragon, where it is harvested for sale in markets.