Corticioid fungus Leucogyrophana olivascens (Penttilamyces olivascens, or Serpula, Coniophora) on underside of a fallen pine on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas

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Sam Houston Forest, Texas, September 11, 2020

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The image presents a close-up view of the underside of a fallen pine tree, with a yellowish-brown corticioid fungus prominently featured. This type of fungus is characterized by its crust-like growth on decaying wood, and it appears to be thriving on the surface of the pine.

**Fungus Characteristics**

* Color: Yellowish-brown
* Texture: Crust-like

The surrounding area is covered with small, yellowish-brown fragments that resemble tiny rocks or pebbles. These fragments are likely remnants of the tree's bark and other organic matter that have broken down over time. In the bottom-left corner of the image, a darker gray rock or piece of wood can be seen protruding from the surface.

**Overall Appearance**

The overall appearance of the image suggests that the fungus is thriving in this environment, with its crust-like growth covering much of the surface of the pine. The presence of other organic matter in the area, such as the dark gray rock or piece of wood, adds to the sense of decay and decomposition that pervades the scene.

**Conclusion**

In conclusion, the image provides a detailed view of a corticioid fungus growing on the underside of a fallen pine tree. The fungus's crust-like growth and yellowish-brown color are clearly visible, and its presence suggests that it is thriving in this environment. – AI vision

🇪🇸 Descripción en español / Spanish Description

Un hongo corticosteroide Leucogyrophana olivascens (Penttilamyces olivascens o Serpula, Coniophora) en la cara inferior de un pino caído en la sección Caney Creek del sendero Lone Star Hiking Trail en el Bosque Nacional Sam Houston al norte de Montgomery. Texas, 11 de septiembre de 2020. La imagen presenta una vista detallada de la cara inferior de un pino caído, con un hongo corticosteroide marrón amarillento prominente. Este tipo de hongo se caracteriza por su crecimiento de tipo costra en madera en descomposición y parece estar prosperando en la superficie del pino. **Características del hongo** * Color: marrón amarillento * Textura: de tipo costra La zona circundante está cubierta con pequeños fragmentos marrones amarillentos que se asemejan a rocas o guijarros minúsculos. Estos fragmentos son probablemente restos de la corteza del árbol y otra materia orgánica que se ha descompuesto con el tiempo. En la esquina inferior izquierda de la imagen, puede observarse un trozo oscuro de piedra o madera sobresaliendo de la superficie. **Aspecto general** El aspecto general de la imagen sugiere que el hongo está prosperando en este entorno, con su crecimiento de tipo costra cubriendo gran parte de la superficie del pino. La presencia de otra materia orgánica en el área, como la piedra oscura o el trozo de madera, aumenta la sensación de descomposición y descomposición que impera en la escena. **Conclusión** En conclusión, la imagen proporciona una vista detallada de un hongo corticosteroide creciendo en la cara inferior de un pino caído. El crecimiento del hongo de tipo costra y el color marrón amarillento son claramente visibles, y su presencia sugiere que está prosperando en este entorno. – Spanish translation

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