Underside of sulphur tuft mushrooms (Hypholoma ...

The image presents a close-up view of the underside of sulphur tuft mushrooms (Hypholoma fasciculare) on Yaupon Loop Trail in Lick Creek Park, College Station, Texas. The photograph was taken on November 22, 2018.

**Mushroom Description**

* **Color**: The gills are pale yellow and white.
* **Shape**: The cap is flat or slightly depressed in the center, with a diameter of approximately two inches.
* **Gill Structure**: The gills are decurrent (attached to the stem), narrow, and free from the stem.
* **Spore Color**: The spores are dark brown.

**Background**

The mushrooms rest on damp soil covered by fallen leaves. A few small blades of grass or other plant material can be seen in the background, with a couple of dead, brown leaves visible at the bottom left corner of the image.

**Overall Impression**

The image suggests that the sulphur tuft mushrooms have recently grown and are likely fruiting during the fall season. The damp soil and fallen leaves indicate that they are growing in a humid environment. – AI vision