Dissected stinking russula mushroom (Russula foetens) on Forest Service Rd. 203 in Sam Houston National Forest. Richards, Texas

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Sam Houston Forest near Richards, Texas, June 29, 2019

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The image depicts a dissection of a Stinking Russula Mushroom (Russula foetens), carefully laid out on a forest floor. The mushroom's cap has been removed, revealing its gills underneath, which are white and closely spaced.

**Key Features:**

* **Cap:** Round in shape, the top portion is not visible as it lies below the level of the rest of the specimen.
* **Gills:** White and dense, with a smooth texture. The gill attachment appears to be free, meaning they are attached only at their base to the stem.
* **Stem:** A thin white stalk that connects the cap to the ground. It is slightly curved and has a light brown color near its base.

**Observations:**

* The mushroom's flesh is firm but not hard, with no visible cracks or breaks in the gills.
* There are some small brown spots on the stem, possibly indicating age or damage.
* The overall appearance suggests that the mushroom is fresh and intact, with no signs of decay or rot.

**Conclusion:**

The image provides a detailed view of the Stinking Russula Mushroom's structure and features, allowing for a thorough examination of its characteristics. – AI vision

🇪🇸 Descripción en español / Spanish Description

El hongo Russula pestilente seccionado (Russula foetens) en la carretera forestal 203 del Servicio Forestal en el Bosque Nacional Sam Houston. Richards, Texas, 29 de junio de 2019. La imagen muestra una sección transversal de un hongo Russula pestilente (Russula foetens), dispuesto cuidadosamente sobre el suelo del bosque. La parte superior del sombrero ha sido retirada, revelando las láminas blancas y muy espaciadas por debajo. **Características clave:** * **Sombrero:** De forma redonda, la parte superior no es visible ya que se encuentra debajo del nivel del resto de la muestra. * **Láminas:** Blancas y densas, con una textura lisa. La fijación de las láminas parece ser libre, lo que significa que están unidas solo por su base al tallo. * **Tallo:** Un grosor blanco delgado que conecta el sombrero con el suelo. Está ligeramente curvado y tiene un color marrón claro cerca de su base. **Observaciones:** * La carne del hongo es firme, pero no dura, sin grietas ni roturas visibles en las láminas. * Hay algunos pequeños puntos marrones en el tallo, lo que puede indicar su edad o un daño. * El aspecto general sugiere que el hongo es fresco e intacto, sin signos de descomposición o podredumbre. **Conclusión:** La imagen proporciona una vista detallada de la estructura y las características del hongo Russula pestilente, permitiendo un examen exhaustivo de sus características. – Spanish translation

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