Genus Leccinum, the edible mushroom found in the Northern hemisphere, is also known by several other names such as the Scaber stalk, Birch bolete, and Cow mushroom. The Scaber stalk has a reddish-brown cap and a sturdy stem that is covered with tiny bumps, whereas the Birch bolete has a yellowish-brown cap with a smooth and shiny stem. Cow mushroom, as the name suggests, grows near cow pastures and has a large, white cap with brownish-gray pores underneath it. Other synonyms for Genus Leccinum include Leccinum mushrooms, Leccinum fungi, and Leccinum boletes. These synonyms can help in identifying and studying the different species of this popular edible mushroom.