Synonyms: Boletus pseudosulphureus, Neoboletus luridiformis.
Common name: yellow bolete.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Neoboletus pseudosulphureus is a species of bolete fungus in the family Boletaceae. It is found in Europe, Central America, North America, and India, where it grows in deciduous and mixed forests. Initially uniformly yellow in color, all external surfaces of the fruit body undergo a variety of discolorations as it matures.
Neoboletus pseudosulphureus is a species of bolete fungus that grows in association with oak trees. In East and Central Texas, it typically fruits from May to October, often in areas with rich soil and abundant leaf litter. The cap is 3-8 cm in diameter, yellow to orange-yellow, and sometimes wrinkled or cracked. The pores are bright yellow to greenish-yellow, becoming olive-brown with age. The stem is 4-10 cm tall and 1-2 cm thick, yellow to orange-yellow, and often reticulate near the apex. It can be found in a variety of oak-dominated habitats, including woodland edges and stream banks.
Bolete mushrooms Neoboletus pseudosulphureus in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 31, 2018
Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Dissected bolete mushrooms Neoboletus pseudosulphureus in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 31, 2018Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Orange pores of a bolete mushroom Neoboletus pseudosulphureus in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 31, 2018Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Caps of bolete mushrooms Neoboletus pseudosulphureus in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 31, 2018Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Bolete mushrooms Neoboletus pseudosulphureus in oak leaves in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 31, 2018Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USAObservations of Neoboletus pseudosulphureus in East and Central Texas reveal distinct characteristics. In Lick Creek Park, College Station, Texas, the bolete mushrooms were found on May 31, 2018. Dissection showed unique internal features, while the exterior displayed orange pores, a notable characteristic of this species. The caps of the mushrooms varied in shape and size. The fungi were often found among oak leaves, suggesting a possible symbiotic relationship with the trees. The bright orange color of the pores was particularly striking, making Neoboletus pseudosulphureus easily identifiable in the field. Overall, these observations provide valuable insights into the morphology and habitat preferences of this species in East and Central Texas. The presence of Neoboletus pseudosulphureus in Lick Creek Park highlights the diversity of fungal life in the region.
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