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Saucer-shaped mushrooms Acanthophysium oakesii (Aleurodiscus oakesii) on bark of a living elm tree on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, September 11, 2020



Acanthophysium oakesii, also known as the saucer-shaped mushroom, can be found growing on the bark of living elm trees in the Sam Houston National Forest, specifically in the Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) area. This species was photographed on September 11, 2020, showcasing its unique saucer-like caps. - generated by AI

The image showcases a cluster of mushrooms growing on the bark of an elm tree in Sam Houston National Forest. The mushrooms are characterized by their saucer-shaped caps, which are light yellowish-brown with darker centers and have fuzzy margins. They exhibit varying sizes, ranging from small to medium.

**Mushroom Details:**

* **Cap Shape:** Saucer-shaped
* **Color:** Light yellowish-brown with a darker center
* **Margin:** Fuzzy

**Growing Conditions:**

* **Location:** Bark of an elm tree in Sam Houston National Forest, north from Montgomery, Texas
* **Date:** September 11, 2020

**Forest Setting:**

* **National Forest:** Sam Houston National Forest
* **Trail:** Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail)

This image provides a detailed view of the mushrooms' appearance and their growth on the elm tree in the forest setting. – AI vision

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