Synonyms: Boletus ornatipes, Suillus ornatipes.
Common name: Ornate-stalked Bolete.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Retiboletus ornatipes, commonly known as the ornate-stalked bolete or goldstalk, is a species of bolete fungus in the family Boletaceae. Originally named Boletus ornatipes by American mycologist Charles Horton Peck in 1878, it was transferred to Retiboletus in 2002.
Japanese: キアミアシイグチ.
Retiboletus ornatipes is a species of bolete fungus characterized by its small to medium size, reddish-brown to brown cap, and yellow to greenish-yellow pores. In East and Central Texas, it typically fruits in late summer to early fall, often associated with oak trees, particularly Quercus stellata and Quercus buckleyi. The stem is usually slender, yellow to orange-yellow, and reticulate near the apex. The flesh is yellow and stains blue when injured. It can be found in a variety of woodland habitats, including deciduous and mixed forests.
Underside of a bright yellow bolete mushroom Retiboletus ornatipes 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
Cross section of a bright yellow bolete mushroom Retiboletus ornatipes in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, July 10, 2021Big Creek Trail, Shepherd, TX 77371, USA
Bolete mushrooms Retiboletus ornatipes under oaks and magnolia in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, July 10, 2021Big Creek Trail, Shepherd, TX 77371, USA
Long stems of bolete mushrooms Retiboletus ornatipes in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, July 10, 2021Big Creek Trail, Shepherd, TX 77371, USA
Yellowing section of bolete mushrooms Retiboletus ornatipes in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, July 10, 2021Big Creek Trail, Shepherd, TX 77371, USA
Underside of a bolete mushroom Retiboletus ornatipes in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, July 10, 2021Big Creek Trail, Shepherd, TX 77371, USA
Yellow pores of a bolete mushroom Retiboletus ornatipes in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, July 10, 2021Big Creek Trail, Shepherd, TX 77371, USA
Close-up of a bolete mushroom Retiboletus ornatipes in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, July 10, 2021Big Creek Trail, Shepherd, TX 77371, USARetiboletus ornatipes was observed under oaks, pines, Yaupon, and magnolia in the Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest, typically on higher ground. The bright yellow bolete mushrooms had long stems and yellow pores on their underside. Cross sections revealed a consistent internal structure. Some specimens showed yellowing sections, while others appeared fresh and vibrant. The mushrooms were found to have a distinctive appearance, with yellow pores and a bright yellow cap. Observations were made in July 2021, suggesting that this species may fruit during the summer months in East and Central Texas. The variety of tree species under which they grew suggests that Retiboletus ornatipes may have a wide range of potential host trees.
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