Side view of hydnoid mushroom Steccherinum oreophilum on a cut surface of an oak log on Chinquapin Trail in Huntsville State Park. Texas

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The image depicts a close-up view of a hydnoid mushroom, specifically Steccherinum oreophilum, situated on the cut surface of an oak log.

**Key Features:**

* The mushroom exhibits a pale orange hue with a white margin.
* Its flesh is fibrous and resembles toothpaste in texture.
* The gills are absent, instead featuring numerous spines that radiate from the center of the cap to its margin.

**Mushroom Classification:**
Steccherinum oreophilum belongs to the genus Steccherinum within the family Meruliaceae. It is commonly referred to as the "woolly chanterelle" or "wooly tooth fungus." This species is characterized by its unique spines and is typically found growing on decaying wood, particularly oak logs.

**Environmental Context:**

* The image was captured in Huntsville State Park, Texas.
* The mushroom was discovered on October 30, 2020.
* Steccherinum oreophilum is a relatively rare species and can be challenging to identify due to its limited distribution and similarity to other fungi. – AI vision

🇪🇸 Descripción en español / Spanish Description

Vista lateral del hongo hidnoide Steccherinum oreophilum en una superficie cortada de un tronco de roble en el Chinquapin Trail en el Huntsville State Park. Texas, 30 de octubre de 2020. La imagen muestra una vista detallada de un hongo hidnoide, específicamente Steccherinum oreophilum, situado en la superficie cortada de un tronco de roble. **Características clave:** * El hongo exhibe un tono naranja pálido con un borde blanco. * Su carne es fibrosa y se asemeja a la textura del dentífrico. * Las guías están ausentes, en su lugar presentando numerosas espinas que salen desde el centro del sombrero hacia su borde. **Clasificación de hongos:** Steccherinum oreophilum pertenece al género Steccherinum dentro de la familia Meruliaceae. Se le conoce comúnmente como "chantarela lanuda" o "hongo diente peludo". Esta especie se caracteriza por sus únicas espinas y normalmente se encuentra creciendo en madera podrida, particularmente troncos de robles. **Contexto ambiental:** * La imagen fue capturada en el Huntsville State Park, Texas. * El hongo fue descubierto el 30 de octubre de 2020. * Steccherinum oreophilum es una especie relativamente rara y puede ser difícil de identificar debido a su limitada distribución y similitud con otros hongos. – Spanish translation

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