Ornate-stemmed bolete mushroom, Retiboletus ornatipes

How to identify Retiboletus ornatipes, commonly called the ornate-stemmed bolete mushroom*. In the Southeastern US, this edible but not-too-tasty mushroom grows in association with oak and beech. The mushroom is bright yellow and often gets pretty large at 5" or more.
The ornate-stemmed bolete gets its name from a highly recognizable feature: prominent reticulation that runs far down the stem. Reticulation is a netted overlay of tissue on the stems of many boletes, including porcini and other Retiboletus species. But in the case of ornate-stemmed boletes, the reticulation goes to 11.
* This specific mushroom left yellow stains on my fingers like Aureoboletus auriflammeus, which is kind of weird. I also note that "Retiboletus ornatipes" is a best-estimate name for the fancy-stalked yellow boletes in North Carolina and will probably end up being called something else. I am not sure why I added this caveat, it seems self-evident if you're interested in mycology. Whatever, I already wrote it, and I encourage you to correct or add any detail in the comments.

[@hungryplant3849]

Great descriptions, I really enjoy your videos, some of the best I've seen. Bolete ID is a labor of love.

[@DTA-me3kv]

Thank you

[@dgb56bgd]

Great content. Very educational. Thanks 🙏 and blessings.

[@rickfalk9319]

That was awesome!! I found these on my property for the first time this year. Trying to identify it the only thing close was Aureoboletus auriflammeus and I knew that was not right. Thank you for adding the yellow finger-staining! None of the books I have mention that for Retiboletus ornatipes. That's why we need your field guide. :)

[@fatfreddyscat5173]

Just found your vids. Great stuff. Simple and direct. I'm in NC as well. Lower-most Uwharries.
Just started this past winter with foraging mushrooms. It's been very interesting.
Thanks much for your efforts in putting out these local vids. d:^)

[@annamchugh5381]

I hope you get a lot out of it, it’s a really fun hobby and every hunt is a mini adventure. Uwharries are a great place to hunt too

[@williamhutchinson8881]

Giving Adam Harritan a run for his money. Great vids!

[@annamchugh5381]

Haha thanks for the kindly feedback

[@tracy2762]

i just subbed and found a few of these..yellow on my fingers..also found some chanterelles..

[@Burkwood]

Just found your channel. Really enjoyed this vid. Looking forward to watching more :)
Dave

[@annamchugh5381]

Yay! Thank you for taking a look!

[@Burkwood]

@@annamchugh5381 :)

[@royfisher9105]

Found my first one yesterday (slightly north).

[@SavannahLeighh]

What region are you in?

[@user-oe7xb2jf6h]

Can you eat them

[@trimbaker1893]

the little known mycoryzol relationship between whales and boletes... : )

[@AyutthayainUSA]

This one test terrible and very very bitter. This one make me sick 🤒