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Small brown webcap (Cortinarius) mushroom in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, November 27, 2019

Location on mapsLone Star Hiking Trail, Shepherd, TX 77371, USA
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A small brown webcap mushroom, species Cortinarius, was found in the Big Creek Scenic Area of the Sam Houston National Forest in Shepherd, Texas, on November 27, 2019. Its delicate features and earthy hues add a touch of natural beauty to the forest floor. – generated by AI

The image presents a close-up view of a small brown mushroom nestled among fallen leaves and twigs on the forest floor. The subject is positioned centrally in the frame, with its cap oriented towards the bottom right corner.

* **Mushroom Cap:**
* Color: Light brown
* Shape: Convex
* Size: Approximately 1-2 inches (2.5-5 cm) in diameter
* Texture: Smooth
* Edges: Gently curved upwards, with a slight indentation near the center
* **Mushroom Stem:**
* Color: White to light brown
* Shape: Cylindrical
* Size: Approximately 1/4 inch (0.6 cm) in diameter and 2-3 inches (5-7.5 cm) long
* Texture: Slightly hairy or fibrillose at the base
* **Gills:**
* Color: White to light brown
* Shape: Adnate, meaning they are attached to the stem by a small membrane
* Size: Thin and delicate, with a regular spacing of about 1/16 inch (1.5 mm) apart
* **Spores:**
* Color: Not visible in this image
* Shape: Ellipsoidal
* Size: Approximately 8-12 micrometers long
* **Habitat:**
* Forest floor, surrounded by fallen leaves and twigs
* Likely found near the base of trees or under leaf litter

**Identification:** The mushroom in the image is likely a member of the Cortinarius genus, commonly known as webcaps. These mushrooms are characterized by their brown caps, white to light brown stems, and adnate gills. They often grow in clusters on the forest floor and can be found throughout much of North America.

**Conclusion:** Based on the characteristics observed in the image, it is reasonable to conclude that the mushroom is a small brown webcap (Cortinarius) species. However, without further examination or consultation with an expert mycologist, it is difficult to provide a more specific identification. – AI vision

El hongo «Cortinarius» de color marrón oscuro en el área escénica del arroyo Big Creek de la Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, 27 de noviembre de 2019. La imagen presenta una vista detallada de un pequeño hongo marrón nidificado entre las hojas caídas y las ramitas en el suelo del bosque. El tema está posicionado centralmente en el marco, con su sombrero orientado hacia la esquina inferior derecha. * **Sombrero del hongo:** * Color: Marrón claro * Forma: Convexa * Tamaño: Aproximadamente de 2,5-5 cm de diámetro * Textura: Suave * Bordes: Ligeramente curvados hacia arriba, con una ligera indentación cerca del centro * **Tallo del hongo:** * Color: Blanco a marrón claro * Forma: Cilíndrica * Tamaño: Aproximadamente de 0,6 cm de diámetro y 5-7,5 cm de largo * Textura: Ligeramente peludo o fibriloso en la base * **Poros:** * Color: Blanco a marrón claro * Forma: Adnato, lo que significa que están unidos al tallo por una pequeña membrana * Tamaño: Delgado y delicado, con una espaciación regular de aproximadamente 1,5 mm * **Esports:** * Color: No visible en la imagen * Forma: Elipsoidal * Tamaño: Aproximadamente 8-12 micrómetros de largo * **Hábitat:** * Suelo del bosque, rodeado de hojas caídas y ramitas * Probablemente se encuentre cerca de la base de los árboles o bajo la capa de hojas * **Identificación:** El hongo en la imagen es probablemente un miembro del género Cortinarius, comúnmente conocido como sombreritos de araña. Estos hongos se caracterizan por sus sombreros marrones, tallos blancos a marrones claro y poros adnatos. A menudo crecen en grupos en el suelo del bosque y pueden encontrarse en gran parte de América del Norte. * **Conclusión:** Basándose en las características observadas en la imagen, es razonable concluir que el hongo es una pequeña especie de sombrerito de araña (Cortinarius) de color marrón. Sin embargo, sin examen adicional o consulta con un micólogo experto, es difícil proporcionar una identificación más específica. – Spanish translation


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