Tylopilus appalachiensis is a species of bolete fungus that typically grows 3-6 cm in diameter, with a brown to tan cap and white to pinkish pores. In East and Central Texas, it has been found to fruit from May to October, often in association with oak and pine trees, particularly in sandy or clay soils. The stem is usually 3-6 cm long and 0.5-1.5 cm thick, with a reticulate pattern near the apex. Microscopic characteristics include spores measuring 9-12 μm in length and 3-4 μm in width, with a distinct suprahilar depression.
Brown bolete mushrooms Tylopilus appalachiensis(?) in the middle of gravel road (FS 203) with moss, not much grass, with mostly pines with some oaks and sweetgum nearby, near Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, May 1, 2024
FS 203, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Underside of brown bolete mushrooms Tylopilus appalachiensis(?) on Road FS 203 near Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, May 1, 2024FS 203, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Cross section of brown bolete mushrooms Tylopilus appalachiensis(?) on Road FS 203 near Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, May 1, 2024FS 203, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Side view of brown bolete mushrooms Tylopilus appalachiensis(?) in the middle of Road FS 203 near Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, May 1, 2024FS 203, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Cap of a brown bolete mushroom Tylopilus appalachiensis(?) on Road FS 203 near Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, May 1, 2024FS 203, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Pores of a brown bolete mushroom Tylopilus appalachiensis(?) on Road FS 203 near Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, May 1, 2024FS 203, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Spores of brown bolete mushrooms Tylopilus appalachiensis(?) collected on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, May 1, 2024
Spore size 8.4 - 9.5 × 3.1 - 3.4 µm, length to width ratio Q = 2.6 - 2.9.Observations of the fungus Tylopilus appalachiensis in East and Central Texas revealed its presence in a specific habitat. The brown bolete mushrooms were found growing in the middle of a gravel road (FS 203) with minimal grass, surrounded by pines, oaks, and sweetgum trees near Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. The mushrooms' characteristics were documented, including their underside, cross-section, side view, cap, and pores. Spores were also collected for further examination. The observations were made on May 1, 2024, in Texas, providing insight into the fungus's growth habits and environment. The habitat consisted of moss-covered gravel roads with nearby trees, suggesting a specific ecological niche for Tylopilus appalachiensis in this region.
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