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Hygroscopic earthstar mushrooms (Astraeus hygrometricus) on a field near oaks in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, February 27, 2019

Location on maps23200 Park Rd, Washington, TX 77880, USA
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Astraeus hygrometricus, also known as the earthstar mushroom, can be found growing near oaks in the Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site in Texas. This photograph was taken on February 27, 2019, capturing the intricate details of the fungi's capillaris and its unique growth pattern. The earthstar mushroom is hygroscopic, meaning it absorbs moisture from the air, which can be seen in the photograph as the mushrooms are surrounded by a slight dew. – generated by AI

The image presents an up-close view of two Hygroscopic earthstar mushrooms (Astraeus hygrometricus) growing on a field near oaks in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. The mushrooms have dark brown caps covered with a thin layer of white, powdery material that is likely the result of their unique ability to absorb water and humidity from the air.

The caps are shaped like stars, with five long, pointed lobes radiating outwards from the center. The stems are short and stout, supporting the mushroom's star-shaped cap. Although they do not appear to be in bloom in this image, Hygroscopic earthstars can produce small, white spines that resemble cotton candy.

The background of the image is blurry, but it appears to be a field with dry soil covered in fallen oak leaves. The surrounding area is also home to several other plants and trees, suggesting a diverse ecosystem. Overall, the image provides a detailed look at the unique appearance of Hygroscopic earthstar mushrooms and their habitat. – AI vision

Los hongos estrellados higroscópicos (Astraeus hygrometricus) en un campo cercano a los robles en el Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, 27 de febrero de 2019. La imagen presenta una vista detallada de dos hongos estrellados higroscópicos (Astraeus hygrometricus) creciendo en un campo cercano a los robles en el Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Los hongos tienen sombreros marrones oscuros cubiertos con una capa fina de material blanco y pulverulento que es probablemente el resultado de su única capacidad para absorber agua y humedad del aire. Los sombreros tienen forma de estrellas, con cinco lóbulos largos y puntiagudos que se irradian hacia afuera desde el centro. Los tallos son cortos y robustos, soportando el sombrero en forma de estrella. Aunque no parecen estar floreciendo en esta imagen, los hongos estrellados higroscópicos pueden producir pequeñas espinas blancas que se asemejan al algodón de azúcar. El fondo de la imagen es borroso, pero parece ser un campo con suelo seco cubierto por hojas de roble caídas. La zona circundante también alberga otras plantas y árboles, lo que sugiere un ecosistema diverso. En general, la imagen proporciona una mirada detallada a la apariencia única de los hongos estrellados higroscópicos y su hábitat. – Spanish translation



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