Synonym: Boletus hypoxanthus.
Xerocomus hypoxanthus is a species of bolete fungus that grows solitary or scattered on the ground in association with oak trees. In East and Central Texas, it typically fruits from June to October, producing medium-sized, stout fruiting bodies with brown to reddish-brown caps and yellow to olive-yellow pores. The stem is often slender and longer than the cap diameter, with a reticulate pattern near the apex. The flesh is yellow to orange-yellow and stains blue when injured. It can be found in a variety of habitats, including woodland edges, savannas, and along roadsides, often in areas with rich soil and abundant oak tree cover.
Underside of a bolete mushroom Xerocomus hypoxanthus on pincushion moss in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 5, 2020
Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Dissected bolete mushroom Xerocomus hypoxanthus on pincushion moss in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 5, 2020Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Underside of a bolete mushroom Xerocomus hypoxanthus in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 9, 2020Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Cross section of a bolete mushroom Xerocomus hypoxanthus in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 9, 2020Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Bolete mushrooms Xerocomus hypoxanthus in moss in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 9, 2020Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Underside of bolete mushrooms Xerocomus hypoxanthus in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 9, 2020Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Dissected bolete mushrooms Xerocomus hypoxanthus in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 9, 2020Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Bolete mushrooms Xerocomus hypoxanthus(?) near a pine on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, September 25, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Richards, TX 77873, USA
Caps of bolete mushrooms Xerocomus hypoxanthus(?) near a pine on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, September 25, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Richards, TX 77873, USA
Pore surface of bolete mushrooms Xerocomus hypoxanthus(?) near a pine on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, September 25, 2020Forest Rd 203, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Cross section of bolete mushrooms Xerocomus hypoxanthus(?) near a pine on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, September 25, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Richards, TX 77873, USAObservations of the fungus Xerocomus hypoxanthus in East and Central Texas reveal its growth habits and physical characteristics. In Lick Creek Park, College Station, the mushroom was found growing on pincushion moss, with observations made on June 5 and 9, 2020. The underside of the mushroom was observed to have a specific pore structure, and cross-sections revealed its internal composition. Dissected specimens showed the fungus's inner details. In Sam Houston National Forest, similar mushrooms were found near a pine tree on Richards Loop Trail on September 25, 2020, with observations of their caps, pore surface, and cross-section. The fungus appears to thrive in mossy environments and associate with pine trees, showcasing its ecological preferences in the region. The detailed observations provide insight into the morphology and habitat of Xerocomus hypoxanthus in East and Central Texas.
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