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Bovine Boletes

Suillus bovinus - The Hall of Einar - photograph (c) David Bailey (not the)

Piggy Cows

Suillus bovinus means Piggy Cow. It’s the scientific name of a common fungus of coniferous forests and commercial pine woods. They pop …

Suillus bovinus - The Hall of Einar - photograph (c) David Bailey (not the)

Porca vacca!

“Porca vacca!” is an Italian exclamation meaning “Holy cow!” Its literal translation is “Piggy cow!” Under the pine trees are the small, …