\r\nHabitat ~ mixed hardwoods (oak, hickory, walnut, juniper) in a creek valley. (near a walking path)\r\n\r\nOdor ~ not distinct but strong.\r\n\r\nTaste ~ no taste test.\r\n\r\nCap ~ tacky texture with yellow and brown tones darkening when handled, quickly staining dark blue black. Ammonia negative.\r\n\r\nPores ~ slightly stuffed with yellow and orange tones (mainly orange) yellow lining the margin. Quickly staining dark blue black. Ammonia negative.\r\n\r\nStem ~ no retuculation; yellow with red in the base darkening when handled; staining quickly dark blue black. Yellow context quickly staining dark blue fading to a green blue and finally redish brown. Basal mycelium light yellow. Ammonia clears staining turning orange.\r\n\r\nBest matches are Suillellus hypocarycinus, Boletus subluridellus, and Neoboletus luridiformes.