Hymenochaete together with a purple crust fungus Phlebiopsis crassa (Porostereum crassum) on a fallen oak branch in Hensel Park. College Station, Texas

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College Station, Texas, February 27 - 28, 2018

Album 2231: College Station, Texas, February 27 - 28, 2018

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The image presents a close-up view of two distinct fungi species growing on a fallen oak branch. The first fungus, visible in the upper left corner, is characterized by its purple color and irregularly shaped growth pattern. This fungus is identified as Phlebiopsis crassa (Porostereum crassum) based on its appearance.

In contrast, the second fungus dominates the lower half of the image, displaying a distinct orange-brown border surrounding its grayish-brown center. The overall shape of this fungus resembles an irregular circle or oval, with some sections appearing more rounded than others. This species is identified as Hymenochaete due to its distinctive appearance.

Both fungi are growing on the surface of the fallen oak branch, which provides a natural substrate for their growth. The background of the image features the rough bark of the oak tree, adding context to the scene. Overall, the image showcases the unique characteristics and coexistence of these two fungus species in their natural habitat. – AI vision

🇪🇸 Descripción en español / Spanish Description

Hymenochaete junto con un hongo de corteza púrpura Phlebiopsis crassa (Porostereum crassum) en una rama de roble caída en Hensel Park. College Station, Texas, 28 de febrero de 2018. La imagen presenta una vista de cerca de dos especies de hongos distintas creciendo sobre una rama de roble caído. El primer hongo, visible en la esquina superior izquierda, se caracteriza por su color púrpura y su forma irregular de crecimiento. Este hongo se identifica como Phlebiopsis crassa (Porostereum crassum) basándose en su apariencia. Por el contrario, el segundo hongo domina la mitad inferior de la imagen, mostrando un distintivo borde naranja-marrón rodeando su centro pardusco-grisáceo. La forma general de este hongo recuerda a un círculo irregular u oval, con algunas secciones que parecen más redondeadas que otras. Esta especie se identifica como Hymenochaete debido a su apariencia distintiva. Ambos hongos crecen sobre la superficie de la rama del roble caído, lo que proporciona un sustrato natural para su desarrollo. El fondo de la imagen muestra la corteza rugosa del árbol de roble, añadiendo contexto a la escena. En general, la imagen destaca las características únicas y la coexistencia de estas dos especies de hongos en su hábitat natural. – Spanish translation

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