This research discovered and described four new species of mushrooms belonging to the Boletaceae family in China. The study combined traditional methods of examining mushroom characteristics with modern DNA analysis to properly classify these newly found species. The research also reorganized some existing classifications by showing that two previously separate groups of mushrooms should actually be considered the same group. Impacts on everyday life: – Helps mushroom foragers and enthusiasts better identify different species – Contributes to our understanding of fungal biodiversity in China – Advances scientific knowledge of mushroom evolution and relationships – Supports conservation efforts by documenting species diversity – May lead to discovery of new useful compounds or properties in these species