Pleurotoid mushrooms Entoloma parasiticum (Claudopus parasiticus)(?) on a fallen elm 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

Album 2770: Sam Houston Forest, Texas, September 11, 2020

The image captures a close-up view of a tree trunk covered in small white mushrooms and green moss on a forest floor. The image is oriented vertically, allowing for a detailed examination of the mushroom growth on the bark.

**Mushrooms:**

* **Appearance:** The mushrooms are small, with an average diameter of approximately 1-2 cm (0.4-0.8 inches). They have a light tan to white color and exhibit varying shapes, ranging from oval to elongated. A few appear to be growing in clusters.
* **Growth pattern:** Some mushrooms are attached directly to the bark, while others seem to be sprouting from small holes or crevices.

**Tree Bark:**

* **Texture:** The bark is dark grayish-brown and exhibits a rough texture, indicating that it belongs to an elm tree (Ulmus spp.).
* **Surface features:** Several small holes or cavities are visible on the surface of the bark, which may be contributing factors in the growth of some mushrooms.

**Background:**

* The background is not clearly defined due to the close-up nature of the image. However, it appears to be a forest floor with various plant debris and decaying organic matter scattered around.
* **Lighting:** The lighting conditions are unclear, but the overall tone suggests overcast or shaded illumination.

**Overall impression:**

The image presents a detailed view of mushroom growth on an elm tree trunk in a forest environment. The mushrooms appear to be thriving on the damp, rough bark, and their presence may indicate a healthy ecosystem with ample moisture and nutrients available. – AI vision

🇪🇸 Descripción en español / Spanish Description

Hongos de Pleurotoides. Entoloma parasiticum (Claudopus parasiticus)(?) en un olmo caído cerca del tramo de Caney Creek del Lone Star Hiking Trail en el bosque nacional Sam Houston al norte de Montgomery, Texas, el 11 de septiembre de 2020. La imagen muestra una vista detallada del tronco de un árbol cubierto con hongos blancos pequeños y musgo verde en el suelo del bosque. La orientación vertical permite un examen detallado del crecimiento de los hongos en la corteza. **Hongos:** * **Apariencia:** Los hongos son pequeños, con un diámetro promedio de aproximadamente 1-2 cm (0.4-0.8 pulgadas). Son de color beige claro a blanco y exhiben formas variables, desde ovales hasta alargados. Algunos parecen estar creciendo en grupos. * **Patrón de crecimiento:** Algunos hongos están unidos directamente a la corteza, mientras que otros parecen estar brotando desde pequeños agujeros u oquedades. **Corteza del Árbol:** * **Textura:** La corteza es marrón grisáceo oscuro y exhibe una textura áspera, lo que indica que pertenece a un olmo (Ulmus spp.). * **Características de la superficie:** Son visibles varios pequeños agujeros o cavidades en la superficie de la corteza, los cuales podrían ser factores contribuyentes al crecimiento de algunos hongos. **Contexto:** * El contexto no está definido claramente debido a la naturaleza detallada de la imagen. Sin embargo, parece que se trata del suelo del bosque con diversos residuos vegetales y materia orgánica en descomposición alrededor. * **Iluminación:** Las condiciones de iluminación no están claras, pero el tono general sugiere una iluminación nublada o sombreada. **Impresión global:** La imagen presenta una vista detallada del crecimiento de hongos en el tronco de un olmo en un entorno boscoso. Los hongos parecen estar prosperando en la corteza húmeda y áspera, y su presencia podría indicar un ecosistema saludable con abundante humedad y nutrientes disponibles. – Spanish translation

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