Hairy curtain crust fungus (Stereum hirsutum(?)) on a fallen oak on Little Lake Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest east from Trail Head No. 4, near Montgomery. Texas

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The image presents a close-up view of a fallen oak tree trunk, covered with a variety of fungi and mosses. The main focus is on a large, dark brown to black fungus with an irregular shape and wavy edges. Its surface appears smooth and glossy.

**Key Features:**

* **Coloration:** The fungus exhibits shades of dark brown to black, complemented by lighter tan or orange edges.
* **Texture:** A white ring-like structure is visible around the edge of the fungus, adding texture to its appearance.
* **Size and Shape:** The fungus occupies a significant portion of the fallen oak tree trunk, showcasing its size and irregular shape.

**Other Elements in the Image:**

* **Mosses and Lichens:** Small patches of moss and lichen can be seen on the surface of the tree trunk, adding to the overall texture and color palette.
* **Bark Texture:** The bark of the fallen oak tree is visible, featuring a rough and weathered appearance.

**Context:**

* **Location:** The image was captured in Sam Houston National Forest, Texas, near Trail Head No. 4.
* **Time of Year:** The photo was taken on November 29, 2020, during the fall season.

Overall, the image provides a detailed view of the fallen oak tree trunk, highlighting the unique characteristics of the Hairy curtain crust fungus (Stereum hirsutum(?)) and its surroundings. – AI vision

🇪🇸 Descripción en español / Spanish Description

El hongo de la cortina peluda (Stereum hirsutum?) En un roble caído en el Little Lake Loop Trail en Sam Houston National Forest al este del sendero no 4, cerca de Montgomery, Texas, el 29 de noviembre de 2020. La imagen muestra una vista de cerca del tronco de un roble caído, cubierto con una variedad de hongos y musgos. El enfoque principal es un gran hongo de color marrón oscuro a negro con una forma irregular y bordes ondulados. Su superficie parece lisa y brillante. **Características clave:** * **Coloración:** El hongo presenta tonos marrones oscuros a negros, complementado por bordes de color tostado o naranja más claros. * **Textura:** Una estructura anular blanca es visible alrededor del borde del hongo, lo que le da textura a su apariencia. * **Tamaño y forma:** El hongo ocupa una parte significativa del tronco del roble caído, mostrando su tamaño y forma irregular. **Otros elementos en la imagen:** * **Musgos y líquenes:** Pequeñas manchas de musgo y líquen pueden verse en la superficie del tronco del árbol, lo que agrega textura y color a la paleta general. * **Textura de la corteza:** La corteza del roble caído es visible, con un aspecto rugoso y desgastado. **Contexto:** * **Ubicación:** La imagen fue capturada en Sam Houston National Forest, Texas, cerca del sendero no 4. * **Tiempo del año:** La foto fue tomada el 29 de noviembre de 2020, durante la temporada de otoño. En general, la imagen proporciona una vista detallada del tronco del roble caído, destacando las características únicas del hongo de la cortina peluda (Stereum hirsutum?) Y su entorno. – Spanish translation

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