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Bitter bolete mushroom Porphyrellus sordidus (Tylopilus sordidus) on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville, Texas, September 22, 2018



The Bitter Bolete mushroom, Porphyrellus sordidus (Tylopilus sordidus), was found on the Caney Creek section of the Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville, Texas. The photograph was taken on September 22nd, 2018. - generated by AI

The image showcases a partially sliced bitter bolete mushroom (Porphyrellus sordidus, formerly known as Tylopilus sordidus) situated on a bed of leaves and twigs. The mushroom's cap is brown with a slightly lighter-colored center, while its stem is tan with a white tip.

The cut surface reveals the mushroom's flesh, which appears to be pale yellow in color with dark spots. A small portion of the uncut cap remains intact at the top right corner of the image. The background features an assortment of leaves and twigs, providing context for the mushroom's natural habitat.

**Key Features:**

* **Mushroom:** Partially sliced bitter bolete (Porphyrellus sordidus)
* **Coloration:**
   + Cap: Brown with lighter-colored center
   + Stem: Tan with white tip
   + Flesh: Pale yellow with dark spots
* **Background:** Bed of leaves and twigs
* **Context:** Natural habitat, likely in a forest or woodland area. – AI vision

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