Masses of saucer-shaped mushrooms Acanthophysium oakesii ... Masses of 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, 2020Clusters of saucer-shaped Acanthophysium oakesii mushrooms thrived on the bark of a living elm tree in Sam Houston National Forest, particularly on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Texas. The photograph was captured on September 11, 2020, showcasing the fascinating growth of these mushrooms on the tree's bark. - generated by AI This image captures a close-up view of a living elm tree trunk covered with numerous saucer-shaped mushrooms belonging to the species Acanthophysium oakesii (previously known as Aleurodiscus oakesii). The photograph was taken on September 11, 2020, along Caney Creek Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Montgomery, Texas. The mushroom caps are characterized by their distinctive saucer shape and range in size from approximately one-quarter inch to one-half inch (about six millimeters to twelve millimeters) in diameter. These small mushrooms have a light yellowish-orange coloration around the edges of each cap, with dark brown centers that appear as slight depressions. The tree trunk exhibits visible bark peeling or shedding on its surface, which is a natural process for elm trees. The overall appearance of the image suggests an early fall season in Texas, possibly during the month of September. In summary, this photograph showcases a unique moment in time, capturing the growth and development of Acanthophysium oakesii mushrooms on a living elm tree trunk in Sam Houston National Forest. – AI vision |
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