Synonym: Krombholziella snellii.
Leccinum snellii is a species of bolete fungus that typically grows in association with oak trees. In East and Central Texas, it can be found fruiting from May to October, often in sandy or clay soils under live oak, post oak, or water oak. The cap is 3-8 cm wide, reddish-brown to chestnut brown, and covered in fine, soft hairs. The pores are small and white, becoming pinkish-brown with age. The stalk is 4-10 cm tall, 1-2.5 cm thick, and has a distinctive scaly or reticulate pattern. Leccinum snellii is considered edible, but its quality is variable and it can cause gastrointestinal upset in some individuals.
Snell's bolete mushrooms (Leccinum snellii) in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, July 14, 2018
Side view of Snell's bolete mushrooms (Leccinum snellii)(?) in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, July 14, 2018
Pair of Snell's bolete mushrooms (Leccinum snellii)(?) in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, July 14, 2018
Underside of Snell's bolete mushrooms (Leccinum snellii)(?) in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, July 14, 2018
Dissected Snell's bolete mushrooms (Leccinum snellii)(?) in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, July 14, 2018
Snell's bolete mushrooms (Leccinum snellii)(?) in cross section in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, July 14, 2018
Snell's bolete mushrooms (Leccinum snellii) in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, September 12, 2020
Dissected Snell's bolete mushrooms (Leccinum snellii) in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, September 12, 2020Observations of Leccinum snellii in East and Central Texas revealed the fungus grows in the Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest, near Shepherd, Texas. On July 14, 2018, multiple specimens were found, including single and paired mushrooms, with observations of their side views, undersides, and cross-sections. Dissection revealed internal structures. Two years later, on September 12, 2020, additional specimens were found in the same area, with similar characteristics observed, including dissected samples. The consistent presence of Leccinum snellii in this location over time suggests it may be a common species in the region. The observations provide valuable information about the morphology and growth habits of this fungus in East and Central Texas. The data collected from these observations can contribute to a better understanding of the species' distribution and ecology.
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