Close up of small white oyster mushrooms Clitopilus hobsonii(?) on a log in Lick Creek ParkLick Creek: Background Notes. College Station, Texas

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Lick Creek Park in College Station, Texas, May 28, 2018

Album 2272: Lick Creek Park in College Station, Texas, May 28, 2018

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The image captures a close-up view of several small white oyster mushrooms growing on a weathered log within Lick Creek Park.

**Background and Composition**
The dark brown log, with visible cracks and grooves, forms the background. The mushrooms are scattered across its surface, appearing to have grown in clusters, possibly as a result of spores landing in the same area or being carried by insects.

**Mushroom Characteristics**
Each mushroom has a flat cap with a slightly concave top, featuring thin white gills running down the stem. They are small and fragile, with caps measuring approximately 1-2 cm (0.4-0.8 inches) across. The mushrooms appear to be growing in an irregular pattern, with some overlapping others.

**Coloration**
The mushrooms have a pale cream or off-white color, while the log is dark brown with visible cracks and grooves. A small amount of yellowish material can be seen on the surface near one of the mushrooms, possibly indicating fungal growth or decay.

**Overall Impression**
The image suggests that the mushrooms are growing in a natural environment, likely as saprotrophs feeding on decaying organic matter. The presence of multiple mushrooms in close proximity implies a high concentration of nutrients or spores in this area. – AI vision

🇪🇸 Descripción en español / Spanish Description

Primer plano de pequeños hongos shiitake blancos Clitopilus hobsonii (?) en un tronco en Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, 28 de mayo de 2018. La imagen muestra una vista cercana de varios pequeños hongos shiitake blancos creciendo en un tronco desgastado dentro del parque Lick Creek. **Antecedentes y composición** El fondo está formado por el tronco marrón oscuro, con grietas y surcos visibles. Los hongos están dispersos en su superficie, creciendo posiblemente en racimos como resultado de esporas que aterrizaron en la misma área o fueron transportadas por insectos. **Características del hongo** Cada hongo tiene una copa plana con una parte superior ligeramente cóncava, y delgadas y blancas rejillas que bajan por el tallo. Son pequeños y frágiles, con un diámetro de aproximadamente 1-2 cm (0.4-0.8 pulgadas). Los hongos parecen estar creciendo en un patrón irregular, con algunos solapándose con otros. **Coloración** Los hongos tienen un color blanco crema o grisáceo claro, mientras que el tronco es marrón oscuro con grietas y surcos visibles. Se puede observar una pequeña cantidad de material amarillento en la superficie cerca de uno de los hongos, lo que podría indicar crecimiento o descomposición fúngica. **Impresión general** La imagen sugiere que los hongos están creciendo en un entorno natural, probablemente como saprotrofos que se alimentan de materia orgánica en descomposición. La presencia de múltiples hongos cerca entre sí implica una alta concentración de nutrientes u esporas en esta área. – Spanish translation

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