Synonym: Ceriomyces pallidus.
Common name: Pallid Bolete.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Boletus pallidus is a species of bolete fungus. it was described by Charles Christopher Frost in 1874. The bolete was reported from a Mexican beech (Fagus mexicana) forest in Hidalgo, Mexico in 2010.
Arabic: بوليط شاحب.
Boletus pallidus is a species of bolete fungus characterized by its pale to buff-colored cap, often with a pinkish or tan tint, and white to yellowish pores. In East and Central Texas, it typically fruits from May to October, often in association with oak and pine trees. The cap can range from 3-10 cm in diameter and the stipe is usually 4-8 cm long and 1-2 cm thick. The flesh is white to pale yellow and has a mild, sweet odor. It can be found in a variety of habitats, including woodland edges, savannas, and along roadsides.
Pale bolete mushrooms (Boletus pallidus) on Chinquapin Trail in Huntsville State Park. Texas, November 3, 2013
State Park Rd 40, New Waverly, TX 77358, USA
Yellow pore surface bruising bluish and brownish of pale bolete mushrooms (Boletus pallidus, edible) on Chinquapin Trail in Huntsville State Park. Texas, November 3, 2013State Park Road 40, Sam Houston National Forest, New Waverly, TX 77358, USA
Pale bolete mushroom (Boletus pallidus) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 3, 2018Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Pores of a pale bolete mushroom (Boletus pallidus) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 3, 2018Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Dissected pale bolete mushroom (Boletus pallidus) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 3, 2018Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Pale bolete mushroom (Boletus pallidus) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 4, 2018Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Pallid bolete mushrooms (Boletus pallidus) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 28, 2018Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Pallid bolete mushrooms (Boletus pallidus) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 29, 2018Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Pallid bolete mushrooms (Boletus pallidus) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, July 16, 2018Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Underside of pallid bolete mushrooms (Boletus pallidus) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, July 18, 2018Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Cluster of pallid bolete mushrooms (Boletus pallidus) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, July 18, 2018Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Bolete mushrooms Boletus pallidus and Leccinum rugosiceps(?) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, July 18, 2018Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Amanita sect. Validae, Boletus pallidus, and Tylopilus rubrobrunneus mushrooms in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, July 19, 2018Yaupon Loop, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Underside of a pallid bolete mushroom (Boletus pallidus) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, October 26, 2018Yaupon Loop, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Dissected pallid bolete mushroom (Boletus pallidus) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, October 26, 2018Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Pallid bolete mushroom (Boletus pallidus) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, October 26, 2018Yaupon Loop, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Mature pallid bolete mushrooms (Boletus pallidus) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, July 5, 2020Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Porcini mushrooms (Boletus sect. Boletus, Boletus edulis group) and pallid bolete (Boletus pallidus) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, July 5, 2020Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Pallid bolete mushrooms (Boletus pallidus) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, August 11, 2020Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Pallid bolete mushrooms (Boletus pallidus, Imleria pallida) on Lone Star Hiking Trail south from Stubblefield Campground in Sam Houston National Forest. Montgomery, Texas, September 13, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Cross section of pallid bolete mushrooms (Boletus pallidus, Imleria pallida) on Lone Star Hiking Trail south from Stubblefield Campground in Sam Houston National Forest. Montgomery, Texas, September 13, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Underside of pallid bolete mushrooms (Boletus pallidus, Imleria pallida) on Lone Star Hiking Trail south from Stubblefield Campground in Sam Houston National Forest. Montgomery, Texas, September 13, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Pale bolete mushrooms (Boletus pallidus) on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, September 26, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Pallid bolete mushrooms (Boletus pallidus) under oaks in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, October 18, 2021Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Cross section of pallid bolete mushrooms (Boletus pallidus) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, October 18, 2021Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Mature pale bolete mushrooms (Boletus pallidus) under oaks in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 13, 2024Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Cross section of a mature pale bolete mushroom (Boletus pallidus) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 13, 2024Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Spores of mature large pale bolete mushroom (Boletus pallidus) in semi-open area collected in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 14, 2024The fungus Boletus pallidus was observed in East and Central Texas over several years. Most observations were made in Lick Creek Park, College Station, with additional sightings in Huntsville State Park and Sam Houston National Forest. The mushrooms were typically found under oaks, with some specimens collected in semi-open areas. Observations were recorded from June to November, with the majority taking place between May and October. The mushrooms were often described as pale or pallid, with yellow pore surfaces that bruised bluish or brownish. Some observations included detailed descriptions of the mushrooms' undersides, cross-sections, and spores. The data suggests that Boletus pallidus is a relatively common species in the region, with a preference for oak-dominated habitats. Overall, the observations provide valuable information on the distribution, habitat, and morphology of this fungus in East and Central Texas.
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