Corticioid fungus Leucogyrophana olivascens (Penttilamyces olivascens, or Serpula, Coniophora) on underside of a fallen pine on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas

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Sam Houston Forest, Texas, September 14, 2019

Album 2564: Sam Houston Forest, Texas, September 14, 2019

This image presents a detailed view of the underside of a fallen pine tree trunk, showcasing the unique characteristics of Corticioid fungus Leucogyrophana olivascens.

The surface is predominantly covered with white and yellowish-white colonies of various shapes and sizes that resemble cauliflower florets. The irregularly shaped fungal growths are densely packed in some areas, while more sparse in others. Some areas appear to have a thin layer of mycelium over the top, which may be due to the humidity of the environment.

The overall appearance suggests that this fungus is thriving on its host tree. The image captures the intricate details of the fungal growth, highlighting the complex interactions between the fungus and its substrate. – AI vision

🇪🇸 Descripción en español / Spanish Description

El hongo corticioide Leucogyrophana olivascens (Penttilamyces olivascens o Serpula, Coniophora) en la parte inferior de un pino caído en el Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) en el bosque nacional Sam Houston al norte de Montgomery. Texas, 14 de septiembre de 2019. Esta imagen muestra una vista detallada de la parte inferior del tronco de un pino caído, mostrando las características únicas del hongo corticioide Leucogyrophana olivascens. La superficie está cubierta predominantemente con colonias blancas y amarillentas de varias formas y tamaños que se asemejan a floretes de coliflor. Los crecimientos fúngicos de forma irregular están densamente empaquetados en algunas áreas, mientras que otras son más escasas. Algunas áreas parecen tener una fina capa de micelio por encima, lo que puede ser debido a la humedad del medio ambiente. El aspecto general sugiere que este hongo está prosperando en su árbol anfitrión. La imagen captura los detalles intrincados del crecimiento fúngico, destacando las complejas interacciones entre el hongo y su sustrato. – Spanish translation

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