Polypore mushrooms Picipes virgatus (Polyporus virgatus, P. amygdalinus) on a fallen oak in Lick Creek ParkWeb page of Lick Creek Park by Dept. of Biology of TAMU. College Station, Texas

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The image depicts a cluster of mushrooms growing on a fallen tree branch or trunk. The mushrooms are likely Polypore Picipes virgatus (Polyporus amygdalinus), as indicated by the caption. They have large, flat caps that range in color from light brown to tan with lighter edges and reddish-brown centers. The gills underneath each cap are white and partially or fully exposed. The stems of the mushrooms appear short and sturdy.

The fallen tree branch or trunk is dark brown and appears weathered, with visible cracks and grooves. A few small twigs are scattered around the base of the mushroom cluster.

In the background, there is a mix of dirt, leaves, and other organic matter. The overall atmosphere suggests a forest floor setting, possibly in a wooded area or park like Lick Creek Park, where the image was taken. – AI vision

🇪🇸 Descripción en español / Spanish Description

Los hongos Polypore Picipes virgatus (Polyporus virgatus, P. amygdalinus) en un roble caído en Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, 25 de junio de 2019. La imagen muestra una agrupación de hongos creciendo sobre una rama o tronco de un árbol caído. Es probable que los hongos sean Polypore Picipes virgatus (Polyporus amygdalinus), tal como indica la leyenda. Tienen sombreros grandes y planos, que varían en color desde marrón claro hasta beige con bordes más claros y centros parduzcos rojizos. Las láminas ubicadas debajo de cada sombrero son blancas y parcial o totalmente expuestas. Los tallos de los hongos aparecen cortos y robustos. El árbol caído tiene un color marrón oscuro, está erosionado y presenta grietas y surcos visibles. Algunos pequeños ramillos se distribuyen alrededor de la base del racimo de hongos. En el fondo, hay una mezcla de tierra, hojas y otras materias orgánicas. El ambiente general sugiere que se trata de un entorno forestal, posiblemente en un área boscosa o parque como Lick Creek Park, donde se tomó la imagen. – Spanish translation

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