Common names: Pale Violet Bitter Bolete, violet-gray bolete.
Tylopilus violatinctus is a species of bolete fungus that grows in association with oak trees. In East and Central Texas, it typically fruits from June to October, producing medium-sized, violet-tinged caps with yellow pores underneath. The stalks are often slender and violet-tinged at the base. It can be found in wooded areas, particularly under live oaks and other deciduous species, where it forms mycorrhizal relationships with tree roots.
Pale violet bitter bolete mushroom (Tylopilus violatinctus) in Hensel Park. College Station, Texas, June 3, 2021
311 E Brookside Dr, Bryan, TX 77801, USA
Cross section of pale violet bitter bolete mushroom (Tylopilus violatinctus) in Hensel Park. College Station, Texas, June 3, 2021311 E Brookside Dr, Bryan, TX 77801, USA
Pale violet bitter bolete mushroom (Tylopilus violatinctus) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, July 15, 2021Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USAObservations of Tylopilus violatinctus in East and Central Texas reveal its presence in various locations. In Hensel Park, College Station, the fungus was found on June 3, 2021, displaying its distinctive pale violet color. A cross-section examination of the mushroom was also conducted at this location. Additionally, the species was spotted in Lick Creek Park, College Station, on July 15, 2021. These sightings suggest that Tylopilus violatinctus can be found in the region during the summer months, specifically June and July. The fungus appears to thrive in the local environment, with multiple observations recorded in different parks within the same area. The consistency of its appearance in these locations implies a level of adaptability to the regional climate and habitat conditions. Further observations may reveal more about its distribution and habits in East and Central Texas.
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