Cap surface of fungus Xylobolus subpileatus in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas

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Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest., Shepherd, Texas, September 12, 2020

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The image depicts a large, brownish-gray, irregularly shaped fungal growth with several layers of concentric rings, resembling an onion skin. The fungus is identified as Xylobolus subpileatus, commonly known as the "false turkey tail" or "penny bun."

It has a distinctive cap surface that ranges from 2 to 10 inches in diameter and up to 1 inch thick. The upper surface of the fungus features concentric zones of different colors, including shades of brown, gray, tan, and white.

Xylobolus subpileatus is typically found growing on fallen trees or stumps, particularly those that have been dead for several years. It can also be seen on living trees, especially oaks and maples, as a saprophytic fungus.

In the image, the mushroom appears to be growing in a forest environment, possibly among fallen leaves or other debris. The surrounding area is littered with dry leaves and twigs, suggesting that it has been growing for some time. Overall, the image provides a detailed view of the cap surface of Xylobolus subpileatus, highlighting its unique characteristics and habitat preferences. – AI vision

🇪🇸 Descripción en español / Spanish Description

La superficie del sombrero del hongo Xylobolus subpileatus en la Zona Escénica de Big Creek del Bosque Nacional Sam Houston. Shepherd, Texas, 12 de septiembre de 2020. La imagen muestra un crecimiento fúngico irregular marrón grisáceo, grande, con varias capas de anillos concéntricos, parecido a una piel de cebolla. El hongo se identifica como Xylobolus subpileatus, comúnmente conocido como "falso cola de pavo" o "conejo moneda". Tiene una superficie característica del sombrero que oscila entre 2 y 10 pulgadas (5 a 25 cm) de diámetro y hasta 1 pulgada (2.5 cm) de grosor. La superficie superior del hongo presenta zonas concéntricas de diferentes colores, incluyendo tonalidades marrones, grises, tostadas y blancas. Xylobolus subpileatus se suele encontrar creciendo en troncos caídos o leñas, particularmente los que han estado muertos durante varios años. También puede verse en árboles vivos, especialmente roble y arce, como un hongo saprofita. En la imagen, el hongo parece estar creciendo en un entorno forestal, posiblemente entre hojas caídas u otros residuos. La zona circundante está repleta de hojas secas y ramitas, lo que sugiere que ha estado creciendo durante algún tiempo. En general, la imagen proporciona una vista detallada de la superficie del sombrero de Xylobolus subpileatus, destacando sus características únicas y preferencias de hábitat. – Spanish translation

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