Common name: Variable-stalk Bolete.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Boletus variipes is a species of mycorrhizal bolete fungus in the family Boletaceae, native to North America. It was originally described by American mycologist Charles Horton Peck in 1888.
Boletus variipes is a species of bolete fungus characterized by its variable cap color, ranging from yellow-brown to reddish-brown, and white to yellow pores. In East and Central Texas, it typically fruits in late summer to early fall, often associated with oak and pine trees. The cap is 3-8 cm in diameter, convex to flat, and may crack with age. The stem is 4-10 cm long, 1-2 cm thick, and yellow to brown with a white to yellow mycelium at the base. It has been found in various counties of East and Central Texas, including Brazos, Grimes, and Houston counties, often in woodland edges and along roadsides.
Underside of a bolete mushroom Boletus variipes on Kirby Trail in Big Thicket National Preserve. Warren, Texas, September 25, 2021
Kirby Nature Trail, Hardin County, Texas, United States
Bolete mushroom Boletus variipes on Kirby Trail in Big Thicket National Preserve. Warren, Texas, September 25, 2021Kirby Nature Trail, Hardin County, Texas, United States
Cross section of a bolete mushroom Boletus variipes on Kirby Trail in Big Thicket National Preserve. Warren, Texas, September 25, 2021Kirby Nature Trail, Kountze, TX 77625, USAObservations of Boletus variipes in East and Central Texas reveal distinct characteristics. The underside of the mushroom features a porous surface, as seen on Kirby Trail in Big Thicket National Preserve, Warren, Texas, on September 25, 2021. The overall appearance of the bolete mushroom is also notable, with a rounded cap and stem. A cross-section of the mushroom shows its internal structure, featuring a fleshy interior. These observations were made in a specific habitat, suggesting that Boletus variipes thrives in the region's unique environment. The presence of this fungus in Big Thicket National Preserve indicates a possible symbiotic relationship with the surrounding vegetation. Further study is needed to fully understand the role of Boletus variipes in East and Central Texas ecosystems. The observed characteristics can aid in identification and classification of this species.
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