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Hydnoid mushroom Gyrodontium sacchari (Coniophoraceae ...

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Hydnoid mushroom Gyrodontium sacchari (Coniophoraceae) with a piece of woody substrate on Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, July 31, 2020



On the Stubblefield section of the Lone Star hiking trail north of Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest, Texas, a Gyrodontium sacchari mushroom (Coniophoraceae) was found growing on a piece of woody substrate. The photograph was taken on July 31, 2020. - generated by AI

The image showcases a close-up view of a mushroom with a yellowish-brown cap, partially obscured by a piece of woody substrate, situated on the ground amidst dry leaves and twigs.

**Mushroom Characteristics:**

* The mushroom has a flat top with a distinctive white edge.
* Its underside features a cluster of small, tightly packed, finger-like structures that resemble a honeycomb pattern.

**Environmental Context:**

* The background is composed of dry brown leaves and pine needles on the forest floor.
* The overall atmosphere suggests a natural setting, likely in a woodland area.

**Subject Identification:**

The subject appears to be a type of mushroom, possibly belonging to the genus Gyrodontium. – AI vision

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