Synonyms: Boletus ferrugineus, Suillus ferrugineus.
Common name: rusty bolete.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Tylopilus ferrugineus is a bolete fungus in the family Boletaceae native to North America. Originally described by Charles Christopher Frost in 1874 as Boletus ferrugineus, it was placed in the genus Tylopilus by Rolf Singer in 1947.
Tylopilus ferrugineus is a species of bolete fungus characterized by its reddish-brown to ferruginous cap, white to pale yellow pores, and stout stem. In East and Central Texas, it typically fruits in late summer to early fall, often in association with oak and pine trees. The cap ranges from 3-8 cm in diameter, and the flesh is white to pale yellow, turning blue or green when injured. The spores are brownish in deposit. It can be found in a variety of habitats, including woodland edges, savannas, and along roadsides, particularly in areas with rich soil and abundant leaf litter.
Bitter bolete mushrooms Tylopilus ferrugineus(?) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, October 9, 2018
Raccoon Run, College Station, TX 77845, USAObservations of Tylopilus ferrugineus in East and Central Texas reveal its presence in various habitats. In Lick Creek Park, College Station, Texas, the fungus was spotted on October 9, 2018, growing in a wooded area. The mushrooms were identified as bitter bolete, characterized by their brown to reddish-brown caps and white to yellowish pores. Further observations in the region showed that Tylopilus ferrugineus tends to fruit in late summer to early fall, often in association with oak and pine trees. The fungus appears to be widespread in East and Central Texas, with sightings reported in various counties, including Brazos, Grimes, and Leon. The species' distribution and abundance may be influenced by factors such as soil type, moisture, and vegetation composition. Additional studies are needed to fully understand the ecology and distribution of Tylopilus ferrugineus in this region.
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