Cut and overturned piece of witches' butter fungus (Exidia glandulosa) on a fallen elm(?) on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas

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Mushrooms in Sam Houston Forest, Texas, January 12, 2020

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The image presents a close-up view of a piece of witches' butter fungus, specifically Exidia glandulosa, resting on a fallen elm tree in Sam Houston National Forest. The photograph captures the intricate details of the fungi's appearance and its interaction with the surrounding environment.

**Fungi Characteristics**

* **Color:** The fungus exhibits a dark brown to black coloration.
* **Texture:** It has a glossy, gelatinous texture reminiscent of butter or wax.
* **Shape:** The mass of fungi appears irregularly shaped but somewhat flat and oval in form.
* **Size:** Given the scale of the image, it is challenging to determine the exact size of the fungus; however, based on its size relative to the surrounding wood fibers, it seems relatively small.

**Background**

* **Wood Surface:** The background features a light brown surface with dark brown striations, suggesting that the fungi are growing on the underside of an elm tree branch or trunk.
* **Texture:** The texture of the wood is rough and fibrous, providing a contrasting backdrop to the smooth, glossy appearance of the fungus.

**Overall Impression**

The image effectively captures the unique characteristics of witches' butter fungus (Exidia glandulosa) growing on an elm tree in Sam Houston National Forest. The photograph highlights the distinctive appearance of this species, which is known for its dark color and gelatinous texture, as well as its ability to grow on various types of wood. – AI vision

🇪🇸 Descripción en español / Spanish Description

Un trozo cortado y volcado de hongo gallo (Exidia glandulosa) sobre un olmo caído en el Sendero Caney Creek (Sendero del Bucle del Pequeño Lago) en el Bosque Nacional Sam Houston al norte de Montgomery. Texas, 12 de enero de 2020. La imagen presenta una vista detallada de un trozo de hongo gallo, específicamente Exidia glandulosa, descansando sobre un olmo caído en el Bosque Nacional Sam Houston. La fotografía captura los detalles complejos del aspecto del hongo y su interacción con el entorno circundante. **Características del Hongo** * **Color:** El hongo exhibe una coloración de marrón oscuro a negro. * **Textura:** Tiene una textura brillosa, gelatinosa que recuerda a la mantequilla o cera. * **Forma:** La masa de hongos tiene una forma irregularmente irregular pero algo plana y ovalada. * **Tamaño:** Dado el tamaño de la imagen, es difícil determinar el tamaño exacto del hongo; sin embargo, en comparación con las fibras de madera circundantes, parece relativamente pequeño. **Antecedentes** * **Superficie de la Madera:** El fondo presenta una superficie marrón claro con rayas marrones oscuras, lo que sugiere que el hongo está creciendo en la parte inferior de un tronco o rama de olmo. * **Textura:** La textura de la madera es áspera y fibrosa, proporcionando un fondo contrastante al aspecto liso y brilloso del hongo. **Impresión general** La imagen captura efectivamente las características únicas del hongo gallo (Exidia glandulosa) que crece en un olmo en el Bosque Nacional Sam Houston. La fotografía destaca el aspecto distintivo de esta especie, conocida por su color oscuro y textura gelatinosa, así como su capacidad para crecer en diversos tipos de madera. – Spanish translation

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