Beech woodwart fungus (Hypoxylon fragiforme(?)) on a fallen twig taken from area of Winters Bayou in Sam Houston National Forest, east from Waverly. Texas

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The image presents a close-up view of a decaying beech wood branch, characterized by its brown and orange hues with hints of green lichen growth. The trunk is dotted with numerous black circular patches, which appear to be fungal growths.

**Key Observations:**

* **Fungal Growth:** The black circular patches are indicative of the Beech Woodwart fungus (Hypoxylon fragiforme), a type of ascomycete that infects and kills trees by destroying their cambium layer.
* **Texture and Color:** The trunk exhibits a rough texture, with visible cracks and crevices. The lichen growth adds a subtle greenish tint to the surface.
* **Background:** The background is dark, with no discernible features or objects.

**Overall Impression:**

The image provides a detailed view of the decaying beech wood branch, highlighting the presence of the Beech Woodwart fungus and its impact on the tree's health. – AI vision

🇪🇸 Descripción en español / Spanish Description

El hongo del duramen de la haya (Hypoxylon fragiforme?) En un trozo caído de una rama de madera tomada del área de Winters Bayou en el Bosque Nacional Sam Houston, al este de Waverly. Texas, 5 de diciembre de 2020. La imagen presenta una vista detallada de una rama de madera de haya en descomposición, caracterizada por sus tonos marrones y naranjas con toques de crecimiento de líquenes verdes. El tronco está punteado con numerosas manchas circulares negras, que parecen ser crecimientos fúngicos. **Observaciones clave:** * **Crecimiento fúngico:** Las manchas circulares negras son indicativas del hongo del duramen de la haya (Hypoxylon fragiforme), un tipo de ascomiceto que infecta y mata los árboles al destruir su capa de cámbium. * **Textura y color:** El tronco presenta una textura rugosa, con grietas y hendiduras visibles. El crecimiento del líquen añade un matiz verde sutil a la superficie. * **Antecedentes:** Los antecedentes son oscuros, sin rasgos o objetos discernibles. **Impresión general:** La imagen proporciona una vista detallada de la rama de madera de haya en descomposición, destacando la presencia del hongo del duramen de la haya y su impacto en la salud del árbol. – Spanish translation

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