The yellow boletus, also known as the Xerocomus chrysenteron, is a type of mushroom with a cap that ranges from yellow to orange-brown in color. This edible fungus is popular among foragers and can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia. Besides the yellow boletus, there are several synonyms used to refer to this mushroom. Some of the common synonyms are the red-cracked boletus, the cracked-cap bolete, the red-pored boletus, and the orange-cracked boletus. The variations in the cap and spore color give rise to these synonyms. These terms are often used interchangeably to describe this tasty mushroom.