Underside of bracket polypore mushroom Rigidoporus lineatus (Physisporinus lineatus) on a completely rotten pine stump on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas

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The image shows the underside of a bracket polypore mushroom, specifically Rigidoporus lineatus (Physisporinus lineatus), growing on a completely rotten pine stump. The mushroom has a smooth, white surface with a slightly wavy edge and is attached to the stump by a small stem.

* **Mushroom Cap:**
* The cap is oval-shaped and flat, measuring approximately 2-3 inches in diameter.
* It has a smooth, velvety texture and a uniform white color.
* The edges of the cap are slightly wavy and irregularly shaped.
* **Stem:**
* The stem is short and slender, attaching the mushroom to the stump.
* It is about 1/4 inch thick and has a smooth, white surface.
* **Spores:**
* The spores are not visible in this image, but they are typically small and white or light brown in color.
* They are produced on the underside of the cap and help to disperse the mushroom's genetic material.
* **Growth Habit:**
* Rigidoporus lineatus grows on dead trees, particularly pine stumps.
* It can also be found growing on other types of wood, such as oak or maple.
* The mushroom is usually found in clusters or groups, with multiple individuals growing together.

Overall, the image provides a clear view of the underside of a Rigidoporus lineatus mushroom, highlighting its distinctive features and growth habit. – AI vision

🇪🇸 Descripción en español / Spanish Description

La parte inferior del hongo Polypore Rigidoporus lineatus (Physisporinus lineatus) en un tronco de pino completamente podrido en el Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) en la Sam Houston National Forest al norte de Montgomery. Texas, 24 de julio de 2020. La imagen muestra la parte inferior del hongo Polypore, específicamente Rigidoporus lineatus (Physisporinus lineatus), creciendo en un tronco de pino completamente podrido. El hongo tiene una superficie suave y blanca con un borde ligeramente ondulado y está unido al tronco por un tallo pequeño. * **Sombrero:** * El sombrero es ovalado y plano, midiendo aproximadamente 2-3 pulgadas de diámetro. * Tiene una textura suave y vellosa y un color uniforme blanco. * Los bordes del sombrero son ligeramente ondulados e irregularmente formados. * **Tallo:** * El tallo es corto y delgado, uniendo el hongo al tronco. * Tiene aproximadamente 1/4 de pulgada de grosor y tiene una superficie lisa y blanca. * **Esporas:** * Las esporas no son visibles en la imagen, pero son típicamente pequeñas y de color blanco o marrón claro. * Se producen en la parte inferior del sombrero y ayudan a dispersar el material genético del hongo. * **Hábitat de crecimiento:** * Rigidoporus lineatus crece en árboles muertos, particularmente troncos de pino. * También se puede encontrar creciendo en otros tipos de madera, como roble o arce. * El hongo se encuentra generalmente en grupos o agrupaciones, con múltiples individuos creciendo juntos. En general, la imagen proporciona una vista clara de la parte inferior de un hongo Rigidoporus lineatus, destacando sus características distintivas y hábitat de crecimiento. – Spanish translation

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