Common name: Patriotic Bolete.
Boletus patrioticus is a species of bolete fungus characterized by its reddish-brown to dark brown cap, white to yellow pores, and stout stem. In East and Central Texas, it typically fruits in late summer to early fall, often in association with oak trees, particularly live oaks and post oaks. The fungus can be found in a variety of habitats, including woodland edges, savannas, and urban landscapes. Specimens from this region usually range from 3-8 cm in cap diameter and have a flesh that is white to pale yellow, sometimes staining blue when injured.
Boletus patrioticus(?) mushrooms on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville. Texas, October 6, 2018
LSHT Little Lake Creek Loop, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Dissected Boletus patrioticus(?) mushrooms on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville. Texas, October 6, 2018LSHT Little Lake Creek Loop, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Bolete mushroom Boletus patrioticus on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, July 28, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Cross section of bolete mushroom Boletus patrioticus on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, July 28, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Close-up of bolete mushroom Boletus patrioticus on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, July 28, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Dissected mushroom Boletus patrioticus on Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, September 18, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Patriotic bolete mushrooms (Boletus patrioticus) or may be Pulchroboletus sclerotiorum on Sand Branch Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Richards. Texas, October 3, 2020Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Patriotic bolete mushrooms (Boletus patrioticus) or may be Pulchroboletus sclerotiorum with a cross section on Sand Branch Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Richards. Texas, October 3, 2020Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Underside and cross section of patriotic bolete mushrooms (Boletus patrioticus) or may be Pulchroboletus sclerotiorum on Sand Branch Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Richards. Texas, October 3, 2020Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Close-up of patriotic bolete mushrooms (Boletus patrioticus) or may be Pulchroboletus sclerotiorum on Sand Branch Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Richards. Texas, October 3, 2020Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Cross section turning blue of patriotic bolete mushrooms (Boletus patrioticus) or may be Pulchroboletus sclerotiorum on Sand Branch Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Richards. Texas, October 3, 2020Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Bolete mushrooms Boletus patrioticus(?) on Forest Road 203 on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, August 28, 2021Forest Rd 203, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Underside of bolete mushrooms Boletus patrioticus(?) on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, August 28, 2021Forest Rd 203, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Cross section of bolete mushrooms Boletus patrioticus(?) on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, August 28, 2021Forest Rd 203, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Dissected bolete mushrooms Boletus patrioticus(?) on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, August 28, 2021Forest Rd 203, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Pores and cross section of bolete mushrooms Boletus patrioticus(?) on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, August 28, 2021Forest Rd 203, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Pore surface of bolete mushrooms Boletus patrioticus(?) on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, August 28, 2021Forest Rd 203, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Close-up of cross section of bolete mushrooms Boletus patrioticus(?) on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, August 28, 2021Forest Rd 203, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Drying bolete mushroom Boletus patrioticus(?) on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, September 11, 2021Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Patriotic bolete mushroom (Boletus patrioticus) under juniper and oak trees at Lake Somerville Trailway near Birch Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, October 10, 2021607 Lakeview Ln, Somerville, TX 77879, USA
Close-up of patriotic bolete mushroom (Boletus patrioticus) under juniper and oak trees at Lake Somerville Trailway near Birch Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, October 10, 2021607 Lakeview Ln, Somerville, TX 77879, USA
Cross section of patriotic bolete mushroom (Boletus patrioticus) under juniper and oak trees at Lake Somerville Trailway near Birch Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, October 10, 2021607 Lakeview Ln, Somerville, TX 77879, USA
Bolete mushrooms Boletus patrioticus(?) on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Montgomery. Texas, September 6, 2024Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Underside of bolete mushrooms Boletus patrioticus(?) on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Montgomery. Texas, September 6, 2024Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Section of a bolete mushrooms Boletus patrioticus(?) from Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Montgomery. Texas, September 6, 2024The fungus Boletus patrioticus was observed in East and Central Texas on multiple occasions between 2018 and 2024. Most sightings were in the Sam Houston National Forest, specifically on the Lone Star Hiking Trail, Richards Loop Trail, and Caney Creek section. The mushrooms were found under various tree species, including juniper and oak. Observations included photos of whole mushrooms, cross-sections, and close-ups of pores and surfaces. Some observations noted a possible similarity to Pulchroboletus sclerotiorum. The sightings occurred during different months, with most in September and October. The observations suggest that Boletus patrioticus is present in the region, but some identifications are uncertain due to similarities with other species. Overall, the observations provide valuable information on the distribution and characteristics of this fungus in East and Central Texas.
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