Crust fungus Hypoxylon rubiginosum(?) on a log on Lone Star Hiking Trail near Pole Creek in Sam Houston National Forest. Richards, Texas

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The image presents a close-up view of a brownish-red crust fungus, **Hypoxylon rubiginosum**, or possibly **Hypoxylon fragiforme** due to its appearance, growing on a log within the Sam Houston National Forest.

**Key Observations:**

* The crust fungus exhibits a reddish-brown color with irregularly shaped growths.
* It appears to have grown over a portion of the log's surface, covering a significant area.
* The log itself is brown in color and has a rough texture, suggesting it may be decaying or rotting.
* The background of the image is not visible, as the focus is solely on the fungus.

**Conclusion:**

The image provides a detailed view of a crust fungus growing on a log within the Sam Houston National Forest. The fungus's reddish-brown color and irregular growths are notable features, while the rough texture of the log suggests it may be decaying or rotting. Overall, the image offers a close-up look at the unique characteristics of this type of fungus in its natural environment. – AI vision

🇪🇸 Descripción en español / Spanish Description

El hongo de la corteza Hypoxylon rubiginosum(?) en un tronco en el camino de senderismo Lone Star cerca de Pole Creek en el Bosque Nacional Sam Houston. Richards, Texas, 7 de septiembre de 2019. La imagen muestra una vista de primer plano de un hongo de corteza pardusco-rojizo, **Hypoxylon rubiginosum**, o posiblemente **Hypoxylon fragiforme** debido a su apariencia, creciendo en un tronco dentro del Bosque Nacional Sam Houston. **Observaciones clave:** * El hongo de la corteza presenta un color pardusco-rojizo con crecimientos de forma irregular. * Parece haber crecido sobre una porción de la superficie del tronco, cubriendo un área significativa. * El tronco en sí es de color marrón y tiene una textura áspera, lo que sugiere que puede estar descomponiéndose o pudriéndose. * El fondo de la imagen no es visible, ya que el enfoque está exclusivamente en el hongo. **Conclusión:** La imagen proporciona una vista detallada de un hongo de corteza que crece en un tronco dentro del Bosque Nacional Sam Houston. El color pardusco-rojizo y los crecimientos irregulares del hongo son características notables, mientras que la textura áspera del tronco sugiere que puede estar descomponiéndose o podriéndose. En general, la imagen ofrece una vista cercana de las características únicas de este tipo de hongo en su entorno natural. – Spanish translation

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