Common name: chestnut bolete.
Gyroporus smithii is a species of bolete fungus characterized by its medium to large size, brown to tan cap, and white to yellowish pores. In East and Central Texas, it typically fruits from June to October, often in association with oak trees, particularly Quercus stellata and Quercus buckleyi. The stem is usually stout, cylindrical, and tapered at the base, with a reticulate pattern. The flesh is white, firm, and has a mild nutty odor. Gyroporus smithii can be found in a variety of habitats, including wooded areas, parklands, and along roadsides, often in sandy or clay soils.
Small chestnut bolete mushrooms Gyroporus smithii (formerly G. castaneus) on a slope of the almost dry creek half a meter above its bottom near Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest, near Huntsville. Texas, June 9, 2018
Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Caps of chestnut bolete mushrooms Gyroporus smithii (formerly G. castaneus) on a slope of the almost dry creek half a meter above its bottom near Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest, near Huntsville. Texas, June 9, 2018Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Dissected chestnut bolete mushrooms Gyroporus smithii (formerly G. castaneus) on a slope of the almost dry creek half a meter above its bottom near Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest, near Huntsville. Texas, June 9, 2018Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Chestnut bolete Gyroporus smithii (formerly G. castaneus) and twisted deceiver mushrooms (Laccaria tortilis) on floodplain on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville, Texas, July 7, 2018Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Agaricus auricolor and chestnut bolete mushrooms Gyroporus smithii (formerly G. castaneus) on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville, Texas, July 13, 2018Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Dissected chestnut bolete mushroom Gyroporus smithii (formerly G. castaneus) on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville, Texas, July 13, 2018Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Chestnut bolete mushrooms Gyroporus smithii (formerly G. castaneus) on floodplain on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest, near Huntsville. Texas, July 13, 2018Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Microporellus dealbatus and chestnut bolete mushrooms Gyroporus smithii (formerly G. castaneus) in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, July 14, 2018Lone Star Hiking Trail, Coldspring, TX 77331, USA
Chestnut bolete mushrooms Gyroporus smithii (formerly G. castaneus) on Winters Bayou Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Cleveland, Texas, October 27, 2019Lone Star Hiking Trail, Cleveland, TX 77328, USA
Chestnut bolete mushrooms Gyroporus smithii (formerly G. castaneus) on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, May 31, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Underside of chestnut bolete mushrooms Gyroporus smithii (formerly G. castaneus) on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, May 31, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Underside of chestnut bolete mushrooms Gyroporus smithii (formerly G. castaneus) 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
Chestnut bolete mushrooms Gyroporus smithii (formerly G. castaneus) 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
Chestnut bolete mushrooms Gyroporus smithii (formerly G. castaneus) on Winters Bayou Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Cleveland, Texas, October 16, 2021Lone Star Hiking Trail, San Jacinto County, Texas, 77328, United States
Chestnut bolete mushrooms Gyroporus smithii (formerly G. castaneus) with cross section on Winters Bayou Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Cleveland, Texas, October 16, 2021Lone Star Hiking Trail, Cleveland, TX 77328, USA
Spores of chestnut bolete mushroom Gyroporus smithii (formerly G. castaneus) collected on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, May 4, 2022
Spores of chestnut bolete Gyroporus smithii (formerly G. castaneus) (no pictures of the mushroom were taken) collected on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, September 18, 2022
Cap of chestnut bolete mushroom (Gyroporus smithii) on side of Road FS 203 near Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, May 1, 2024FS 203, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Cross section of chestnut bolete mushroom (Gyroporus smithii) on Road FS 203 near Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, May 1, 2024FS 203, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Spores of chestnut bolete mushroom (Gyroporus smithii) from side of FS 203, collected on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, May 1, 2024In East and Central Texas, specifically in Sam Houston National Forest, Gyroporus smithii mushrooms were observed in various locations, including slopes near creeks, floodplains, and trails. They were found in association with other mushroom species, such as Laccaria tortilis and Agaricus auricolor. The observations spanned from June to October, with multiple sightings in different years, including 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022. The mushrooms were typically small, with chestnut-colored caps, and were often found in groups or solitary. Dissections revealed the internal structure of the mushrooms, and spores were collected for further study. The observations suggest that Gyroporus smithii is a relatively common species in the region, fruiting in a variety of habitats and environments.
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