Earthstar mushroom (Geastrum triplex) on Chinquapin Trail in Huntsville State Park. Texas

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The image showcases an earthstar mushroom, scientifically known as Geastrum triplex, situated on the ground amidst dry grass and twigs along Chinquapin Trail within Huntsville State Park in Texas. The mushroom's white outer layer is cracked open to reveal a round brown center with a small hole at its top.

Given the image was captured in October 2009, it is likely that the photograph was taken during the fall season in Texas. The earthstar mushroom typically grows on decaying wood or soil and can be found throughout much of North America, including Texas, from spring to early winter. – AI vision

🇪🇸 Descripción en español / Spanish Description

Hongo Earthstar (Geastrum triplex) en el sendero Chinquapin del Parque Estatal de Huntsville. Texas, 10 de octubre de 2009. La imagen muestra un hongo earthstar, científicamente conocido como Geastrum triplex, situado en el suelo entre pasto seco y ramitas a lo largo del sendero Chinquapin dentro del Parque Estatal de Huntsville en Texas. La capa exterior blanca del hongo está agrietada para revelar un centro redondo marrón con un pequeño orificio en su parte superior. Dado que la imagen fue capturada en octubre de 2009, es probable que la fotografía se tomó durante la temporada otoñal en Texas. El hongo earthstar crece típicamente en madera en descomposición o en el suelo y puede encontrarse en gran parte de América del Norte, incluido Texas, desde la primavera hasta principios del invierno. – Spanish translation

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