Underside of velvet-top fungus (Phaeolus schweinitzii) near a pine in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas

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Sam Houston National Forest, Texas, October 20, 2019

Album 2581: Sam Houston National Forest, Texas, October 20, 2019

The image showcases the underside of a Velvet-Top Fungus (Phaeolus schweinitzii) growing near a pine tree in Big Creek Scenic Area, Sam Houston National Forest, Shepherd, Texas.

The fungus's brownish-yellow cap is fuzzy and velvety on top, while its underside is yellow-orange with dark spots that resemble pores. The caps are irregularly shaped and range in size from 6 to 10 inches (15-25 cm) wide.

Underneath the caps, the fungus has a thick, orange-brown layer of tissue that resembles a sponge. This layer is covered by thin, fibrous strands that branch out in all directions.

The background consists mostly of dead pine needles, with some brown dirt and moss visible beneath them. The overall atmosphere suggests autumn, as evidenced by the changing colors of the leaves and the presence of fallen pine needles.

Given its location near a pine tree, this fungus is likely to be found on logs or stumps that are in close proximity to pines. It grows in clusters or groups and is typically found growing from the ground up through the trunk of a dead pine tree.

Overall, the image provides a detailed view of the Velvet-Top Fungus's unique appearance and habitat. – AI vision

🇪🇸 Descripción en español / Spanish Description

El lado inferior del hongo con sombrero terciopelo (Phaeolus schweinitzii) cerca de un pino en Big Creek Scenic Area del Bosque Nacional Sam Houston. Shepherd, Texas, 20 de octubre de 2019. La imagen muestra el lado inferior de un hongo con sombrero terciopelo (Phaeolus schweinitzii) que crece cerca de un pino en Big Creek Scenic Area, Bosque Nacional Sam Houston, Shepherd, Texas. El sombrero amarillento-parduzco del hongo es peludo y terciopelado en la parte superior, mientras que su parte inferior es naranja-amarillo con manchas oscuras que parecen poros. Los sombreros tienen forma irregular y varían de tamaño entre 15-25 cm de ancho. Debajo de los sombreros, el hongo tiene una capa anaranjada-marrón gruesa de tejido que se asemeja a una esponja. Esta capa está cubierta por hebras fibrosas delgadas que se ramifican en todas las direcciones. El fondo consiste principalmente en agujas de pino muertas, con algo de tierra marrón y musgo visible debajo de ellas. La atmósfera general sugiere otoño, como lo demuestran los colores cambiantes de las hojas y la presencia de agujas de pino caídas. Dado su emplazamiento cerca de un árbol de pino, este hongo es probable que se encuentre en troncos o torones que estén muy próximos a los pinos. Crea racimos o grupos y se suele encontrar creciendo desde el suelo hasta el tronco de un pino muerto. En general, la imagen proporciona una vista detallada del aspecto único del hongo con sombrero terciopelo y su hábitat. – Spanish translation

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