Velvety caps of Panus lecomtei (Panus neostrigosus) mushrooms on a fallen oak on Lone Star Hiking Trail south from Stubblefield Campground in Sam Houston National Forest. Huntsville, Texas

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The image presents a close-up view of three Panus lecomtei mushrooms, also known as Panus neostrigosus, situated on a fallen oak tree branch along the Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest, Texas.

**Mushroom Description**

* The mushroom caps exhibit a velvety texture and are characterized by their dark purple color.
* Each cap features a distinctive fuzzy appearance, with numerous short hairs covering its surface.
* The stems of the mushrooms are not visible in this image.
* The caps appear to be approximately 1-2 inches (2.5-5 cm) in diameter.

**Background**

* In the background, dry leaves and twigs can be seen scattered on the forest floor, providing a natural context for the mushroom growth.
* A fallen oak tree branch serves as the base for the mushrooms to grow from.

**Overall Impression**

The image showcases the unique appearance of Panus lecomtei mushrooms in their natural habitat. The velvety texture and dark purple coloration of the caps make them stand out against the surrounding foliage. – AI vision

🇪🇸 Descripción en español / Spanish Description

Los sombreros de terciopelo de los hongos Panus lecomtei (Panus neostrigosus) en un roble caído en el Lone Star Hiking Trail al sur del Stubblefield Campground en la Sam Houston National Forest. Huntsville, Texas, 23 de febrero de 2019. La imagen presenta una vista cercana de tres hongos Panus lecomtei, también conocidos como Panus neostrigosus, situados en un rama de roble caído a lo largo del Lone Star Hiking Trail en la Sam Houston National Forest, Texas. **Descripción del hongo* Los sombreros de los hongos exhiben una textura terciopelada y se caracterizan por su color púrpura oscuro. * Cada sombrero tiene un aspecto peludo distintivo, con numerosos pelos cortos cubriendo su superficie. * Los tallos de los hongos no son visibles en esta imagen. * Los sombreros tienen aproximadamente 1-2 pulgadas (2,5-5 cm) de diámetro. **Antecedentes* En el fondo se pueden ver hojas secas y ramitas esparcidas por el suelo, proporcionando un contexto natural para el crecimiento de los hongos. * Un tronco de roble caído sirve como base para que crezcan los hongos. **Impresión general** La imagen muestra la apariencia única de los hongos Panus lecomtei en su hábitat natural. El terciopelo y el color púrpura oscuro de las tapas hacen que destaquen contra el entorno circundante. – Spanish translation

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