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Resurrection fern and turkeytail mushrooms (Trametes versicolor) on a fallen oak in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, November 2, 2019



In the Big Creek Scenic Area of the Sam Houston National Forest in Shepherd, Texas, a fallen oak tree is home to two fascinating species - the resurrection fern and the turkeytail mushroom (Trametes versicolor). The photograph was taken on November 2nd, 2019. – generated by AI

The image features two distinct types of organisms growing on a tree trunk: resurrection fern (Pleopeltis michauxii) and turkeytail mushrooms (Trametes versicolor).

**Resurrection Fern**

* The fern appears to be growing directly out of the moss covering the fallen oak, with its long, thin stems and feathery green fronds.
* Its leaves are a vibrant green color, indicating that it is healthy and thriving in this environment.

**Turkeytail Mushrooms**

* These mushrooms have a distinctive fan-shaped cap with brown and tan zoned gills underneath.
* They are growing directly out of the moss on the tree trunk, with some caps overlapping others.
* The mushrooms appear to be quite large, with several visible in the image.

**Other Observations**

* The fallen oak tree is covered in a thick layer of moss, which provides a nutrient-rich environment for both the resurrection fern and turkeytail mushrooms to thrive.
* The background of the image appears to be a forest floor, with other plants and debris scattered about. – AI vision

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