Synonyms: Boletus curtisii, Ceriomyces curtisii, Suillus curtisii.
Pulveroboletus curtisii is a species of fungus that belongs to the family Boletaceae. It is characterized by its small to medium size, with a cap that ranges from 2-6 cm in diameter, and a stem that is typically 3-6 cm long and 0.5-1.5 cm thick. The cap is often reddish-brown to brown, while the pores are yellow to olive-yellow. In East and Central Texas, Pulveroboletus curtisii can be found growing on the ground in association with oak and pine trees, particularly in sandy or clay soils. It typically fruits from spring to fall, with peak activity during the summer months. The fungus is considered rare to uncommon in the region, but can be locally abundant in areas with suitable habitat.
Bright golden yellow mushroom Pulveroboletus curtisii (Boletus curtisii) on Little Lake Creek Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Richards, Texas, October 19, 2013
Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Bolete mushrooms Pulveroboletus curtisii among pine needles on Sand Branch Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Richards. Texas, October 3, 2020Sand Branch Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Side view of bolete mushrooms Pulveroboletus curtisii on Sand Branch Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Richards. Texas, October 3, 2020Sand Branch Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Bolete mushrooms Pulveroboletus curtisii on black background on Sand Branch Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Richards. Texas, October 3, 2020Sand Branch Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Bolete mushrooms Pulveroboletus curtisii with cross section on Sand Branch Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Richards. Texas, October 3, 2020Sand Branch Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Bolete mushroom Pulveroboletus curtisii on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, October 13, 2021Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Pores of bolete mushroom Pulveroboletus curtisii on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, October 13, 2021Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Dissected cap of bolete mushroom Pulveroboletus curtisii on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, October 13, 2021Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Bolete mushrooms Pulveroboletus curtisii on Sand Branch Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Montgomery. Texas, September 10, 2022Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Yellow bolete mushrooms Pulveroboletus curtisii on Sand Branch Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Montgomery. Texas, September 10, 2022Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Side view of bolete mushrooms Pulveroboletus curtisii on Sand Branch Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Montgomery. Texas, September 10, 2022Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Underside of bolete mushroom Pulveroboletus curtisii on Sand Branch Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Montgomery. Texas, September 10, 2022Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Cross section of bolete mushrooms Pulveroboletus curtisii on Sand Branch Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Montgomery. Texas, September 10, 2022Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Spores of bolete mushrooms Pulveroboletus curtisii from Sand Branch Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Montgomery. Texas, September 10, 2022
Underside of golden yellow bolete mushroom Pulveroboletus curtisii on Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, September 11, 2022Lone Star Hiking Trail, Walker County, Texas, United States
Golden yellow bolete mushroom Pulveroboletus curtisii on Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, September 11, 2022Lone Star Hiking Trail, Walker County, Texas, United States
Pore surface of golden yellow bolete mushroom Pulveroboletus curtisii on Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, September 11, 2022Lone Star Hiking Trail, Walker County, Texas, United States
Cross section of a cap of golden yellow bolete mushroom Pulveroboletus curtisii on Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, September 11, 2022Lone Star Hiking Trail, Walker County, Texas, United States
Bolete mushroom Pulveroboletus curtisii in Pole Creek area of Sam Houston National Forest near Montgomery. Texas, September 16, 2022Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, United States
Side view of a bolete mushroom Pulveroboletus curtisii in Pole Creek area of Sam Houston National Forest near Montgomery. Texas, September 16, 2022Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, United StatesObservations of Pulveroboletus curtisii in East and Central Texas reveal that the bright golden yellow mushroom is commonly found on trails in Sam Houston National Forest. It grows among pine needles, as seen on Sand Branch Loop Trail and Richards Loop Trail, and can be found on various substrates. The mushrooms typically have a golden yellow cap, with some observations showing a cross-section of the cap or a dissected view. The pores of the mushroom are also visible in some images. Observations were made over several years, from 2013 to 2022, during the months of September and October, suggesting that Pulveroboletus curtisii fruits during this time period in East and Central Texas. The mushrooms were found in various locations within Sam Houston National Forest, including near Richards and Montgomery.
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