(G. Stev.) J.A. Cooper (2014)
Although it's not the largest boletus to be found, it is at the top end as far as size goes. It is interesting when found in beech forest, it has a lot of purple tones to it.
Common name: Dark Velvet Bolete
Found: Under Leptospermum and Nothofagus
Substrate: Ground
Spore: Brown
Height: 100 mm
Width: 100 - 150 mm
Season: Autumn
Edible: Unknown