Pulchroboletus sclerotiorum is a species of bolete fungus that produces small to medium-sized fruiting bodies with reddish-brown to dark brown caps and yellow to olive-yellow pores. In East and Central Texas, it typically fruits in late summer to early fall, often in association with oak trees, particularly live oak and post oak. The fungus has been found in a variety of habitats, including wooded areas, parks, and urban landscapes, and is considered a relatively rare but widespread species in the region.
Bolete mushrooms Pulchroboletus sclerotiorum under oaks, pines, Yaupon, on higher ground in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, July 10, 2021
Big Creek Trail, Shepherd, TX 77371, USA
Side view of bolete mushrooms Pulchroboletus sclerotiorum in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, July 10, 2021Big Creek Trail, Shepherd, TX 77371, USA
Cross section of bolete mushrooms Pulchroboletus sclerotiorum in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, July 10, 2021Big Creek Trail, Shepherd, TX 77371, USA
Bolete mushrooms Pulchroboletus sclerotiorum(?) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, October 26, 2021Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Bolete mushrooms Pulchroboletus sclerotiorum(?) with a cross section in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, October 26, 2021Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Spore print of a bolete mushroom Pulchroboletus sclerotiorum(?) collected in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, October 27, 2021Observations of Pulchroboletus sclerotiorum in East and Central Texas revealed the fungus growing under various tree species, including oaks, pines, and Yaupon, on higher ground. In Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest, the bolete mushrooms were found with a distinctive appearance, as shown in side view and cross-section observations. Similar specimens were also observed in Lick Creek Park, College Station, although their identification was tentative. A spore print was collected from one of these specimens, which can aid in confirming its identity as Pulchroboletus sclerotiorum. The fungus appears to thrive in wooded areas with diverse tree species, and its growth patterns may be influenced by local environmental conditions. Further observations are needed to fully understand the distribution and habits of this fungus in East and Central Texas.
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