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Dissected American solitary Lepidella mushroom (Amanita subsolitaria)(?) in a pine forest on Forest Service Road 203 in Sam Houston National Forest. Richards, Texas, June 29, 2019



In the pine forests of Sam Houston National Forest, Texas, I discovered a unique and fascinating species of mushroom known as Lepidella. On June 29th, 2019, I captured an image of this solitary specimen, which exhibits a striking appearance with its dissected cap and slender stem. The mushroom was found along Forest Service Road 203, adding to the allure of the discovery. – generated by AI

The image presents a detailed view of an American solitary Lepidella mushroom (Amanita subsolitaria) that has been dissected and placed on the ground in a pine forest.

**Mushroom Characteristics**

* The mushroom's white cap is partially visible in the upper right corner.
* Its stem, which appears to be broken off from the rest of the mushroom, lies above and to the left of the cap.
* The gills underneath the cap are tan-colored and radiate out from the center, giving the mushroom a distinctive appearance.

**Background**

The mushroom is situated on a bed of pine needles and twigs. The forest floor is covered in a layer of brown organic matter, with scattered rocks visible throughout. In the top-right corner, a small patch of grass or other vegetation can be seen growing through the mulch.

**Overall Impression**

The image suggests that the mushroom was likely picked up by someone and placed on the ground for observation or study. The careful arrangement of the pieces implies a level of interest in the specimen's characteristics, perhaps as part of a scientific investigation. – AI vision

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