Underside of ash tree bolete mushroom (Boletinellus merulioides) on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas

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The image presents a close-up view of the underside of an ash tree bolete mushroom (Boletinellus merulioides), situated on a bed of dried leaves and twigs. The mushroom's yellowish-brown cap features numerous small, dark brown pores that are densely packed but not uniformly spaced.

A distinctive feature of this species is the presence of a white or cream-colored patch at the base of the stem, which is partially obscured by debris in this particular image. The stem itself appears slender and brown in color, with no visible signs of damage or decay.

In terms of size, the mushroom's cap measures approximately 3-4 inches (7.6-10.2 cm) in diameter, while its stem extends to about 1-2 inches (2.5-5.1 cm) above ground level. The overall appearance suggests that this is a mature specimen of Boletinellus merulioides, which typically grows on ash trees and other deciduous species.

The surrounding environment appears to be a forest floor, with a mix of dry leaves, twigs, and possibly some small branches or roots visible in the background. The lighting in the image suggests that it was taken during the daytime, likely under partial shade due to the presence of overhead foliage.

Overall, the image provides a detailed view of an ash tree bolete mushroom in its natural habitat, highlighting its unique characteristics and growth patterns. – AI vision

🇪🇸 Descripción en español / Spanish Description

El lado inferior de un hongo Boletinellus merulioides en el camino de Caney Creek (Sendero del bucle del pequeño arroyo Little Lake) en la Sam Houston National Forest al norte de Montgomery, Texas, el 3 de julio de 2020. La imagen presenta una vista cercana del lado inferior de un hongo Boletinellus merulioides, situado sobre una base de hojas y ramitas secadas. El sombrero amarillento-marrón presenta numerosos poros pequeños, marrones oscuros que están densamente empaquetados pero no uniformemente espaciados. Una característica distintiva de esta especie es la presencia de una mancha blanca o crema en la base del tallo, que está parcialmente oculta por los restos en esta imagen particular. El tallo mismo parece delgado y de color marrón, sin signos visibles de daño o descomposición. En términos de tamaño, el sombrero mide aproximadamente 3-4 pulgadas (7,6-10,2 cm) de diámetro, mientras que su tallo se extiende a aproximadamente 1-2 pulgadas (2,5-5,1 cm) por encima del nivel del suelo. El aspecto general sugiere que este es un espécimen maduro de Boletinellus merulioides, que normalmente crece en fresnos y otras especies caducifolias. El entorno circundante parece ser un suelo forestal, con una mezcla de hojas secas, ramitas y posiblemente algunos pequeños ramales o raíces visibles en el fondo. La iluminación en la imagen sugiere que fue tomada durante el día, probablemente bajo sombra parcial debido a la presencia de follaje por encima. En general, la imagen proporciona una vista detallada de un hongo Boletinellus merulioides en su hábitat natural, destacando sus características únicas y patrones de crecimiento. – Spanish translation

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