Black trumpet mushrooms (Craterellus fallax) on a sandy terrace near the creek 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

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The image depicts three black trumpet mushrooms situated on a sandy area adjacent to a stream within the Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. The mushrooms are characterized by their distinctive funnel-shaped caps, which have been partially eaten by insects and are now covered with dirt.

**Mushroom Characteristics**

* **Cap:** Black trumpet mushrooms possess narrow, funnel-shaped caps that taper towards the base.
* **Color:** The caps are dark gray or black in color, with a slightly lighter shade on the underside.
* **Size:** They range from 2 to 4 inches (5-10 cm) in height and width.

**Background**

The sandy area is littered with dead leaves, twigs, and other debris. In the background, the surrounding vegetation appears to be sparse, consisting mainly of small trees and shrubs.

**Overall Appearance**

The image presents a serene and natural scene, showcasing the beauty of these wild mushrooms growing in their natural habitat. – AI vision

🇪🇸 Descripción en español / Spanish Description

Los hongos trompeta negros (Craterellus fallax) en una terraza arenosa cerca del arroyo en el área panorámica de Big Creek del bosque nacional de Sam Houston. Shepherd, Texas, octubre de 2019. La imagen muestra tres hongos trompeta negros situados en un área arenosa adyacente a un arroyo dentro del área panorámica de Big Creek del bosque nacional de Sam Houston. Los hongos se caracterizan por sus tapas en forma de embudo, que han sido parcialmente comidas por insectos y ahora están cubiertas con suciedad. **Características de los hongos** * **Tapa:** Los hongos trompeta negros poseen unas tapas estrechas en forma de embudo que se estrechan hacia la base. * **Color:** Las tapas son de color gris oscuro o negro, con un tono ligeramente más claro en el lado inferior. * **Tamaño:** Tienen una altura y anchura comprendida entre 2 y 4 pulgadas (5-10 cm). **Antecedentes** El área arenosa está llena de hojas muertas, ramitas y otros residuos. En segundo plano, la vegetación circundante parece escasa, compuesta principalmente por pequeños árboles y arbustos. **Aspecto general** La imagen presenta una escena serena y natural que muestra la belleza de estos hongos silvestres creciendo en su hábitat natural. – Spanish translation

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