Suillellus subluridus is a species of bolete fungus characterized by its small to medium size, reddish-brown to dark brown cap, and yellowish to greenish yellow pores. In East and Central Texas, it typically fruits from spring to fall, often in association with oak trees, particularly live oak and post oak. The fungus can be found in a variety of habitats, including woodland edges, savannas, and urban landscapes. Its distribution in the region is scattered, but it has been reported in several counties, including Brazos, Grimes, and Travis.
Bolete mushrooms Suillellus subluridus or may be Neoboletus in a pine forest in upper area in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, October 20, 2019
Big Creek Trail, Shepherd, TX 77371, USA
Side view of bolete mushrooms Suillellus subluridus or may be Neoboletus in a pine forest in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, October 20, 2019Big Creek Trail, Shepherd, TX 77371, USA
Dissected bolete mushrooms Suillellus subluridus or may be Neoboletus in a pine forest in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, October 20, 2019Big Creek Trail, Shepherd, TX 77371, USA
Pore surface of a bolete mushroom Suillellus subluridus or may be Neoboletus in a pine forest in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, October 20, 2019Big Creek Trail, Shepherd, TX 77371, USA
Bolete mushrooms Suillellus subluridus or may be Neoboletus under pines and oaks on Sand Branch Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Richards. Texas, November 3, 2019Sand Branch Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Dissected bolete mushrooms Suillellus subluridus or may be Neoboletus on Sand Branch Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Richards. Texas, November 3, 2019Sand Branch Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Pore surface of a bolete mushroom Suillellus subluridus or may be Neoboletus on Sand Branch Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Richards. Texas, November 3, 2019Sand Branch Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Blue cross section of a bolete mushroom Suillellus subluridus or may be Neoboletus on Sand Branch Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Richards. Texas, November 3, 2019Sand Branch Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Underside of a bolete mushrooms Suillellus subluridus or may be Neoboletus on Sand Branch Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Montgomery. Texas, September 7, 2024Sand Branch Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, United States
Side view of a bolete mushrooms Suillellus subluridus or may be Neoboletus on Sand Branch Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Montgomery. Texas, September 7, 2024Sand Branch Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, United States
Top view of a bolete mushrooms Suillellus subluridus or may be Neoboletus on Sand Branch Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Montgomery. Texas, September 7, 2024Sand Branch Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, United States
Section of a bolete mushrooms Suillellus subluridus or may be Neoboletus on Sand Branch Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Montgomery. Texas, September 7, 2024Sand Branch Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, United States
Section and pore surface of a bolete mushrooms Suillellus subluridus or may be Neoboletus on Sand Branch Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Montgomery. Texas, September 7, 2024Sand Branch Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, United States
Spores (in KOH) of a large orange-pore bolete mushroom Suillellus subluridus or may be Neoboletus collected a day before on Sand Branch Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Montgomery. Texas, September 8, 2024Observations of the fungus Suillellus subluridus in East and Central Texas reveal its presence in pine forests, particularly in the Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest and on Sand Branch Loop Trail. The mushrooms were found under pines and oaks, with observations made on multiple dates between 2019 and 2024. Dissected specimens showed a blue cross section, and the pore surface was orange. Spores were observed in KOH, providing further insight into the fungus's characteristics. The mushrooms were found in various stages, including intact and dissected, allowing for detailed examination of their structure and features. The observations suggest that Suillellus subluridus is a common species in the region, thriving in association with pine and oak trees.
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