Cross section of dirty southern waxcap mushroom (Hygrophorus subsordidus) near Pole Creek on North Wilderness Trail of Little Lake Creek Wilderness in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas

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Sam Houston Forest, Texas, January 13, 2021

Album 2848: Sam Houston Forest, Texas, January 13, 2021

The image presents a close-up view of two halves of a dirty southern waxcap mushroom (Hygrophorus subsordidus), carefully sectioned to reveal its internal structure. The mushroom is situated on a bed of dirt and pine needles, providing context for its natural environment.

**Mushroom Details:**

* **Shape:** The mushroom has a flat cap with wavy edges.
* **Color:** The cap is white, while the gills are brownish-white.
* **Size:** The cap measures approximately 4-6 cm (1.5-2.5 inches) in diameter.
* **Gills:** The gills are crowded and decurrent, meaning they extend down the stem.

**Background:**

* **Surface:** The mushroom rests on a layer of dirt, likely from the forest floor.
* **Debris:** Pine needles and other plant material surround the mushroom, indicating its habitat in a wooded area.

**Lighting:**

* **Natural Light:** The image was captured outdoors during daylight hours, suggesting natural lighting conditions.

Overall, the image provides a detailed view of the dirty southern waxcap mushroom's morphology and its environment, highlighting its unique characteristics and ecological context. – AI vision

🇪🇸 Descripción en español / Spanish Description

Una sección transversal del hongo cera manchada del sur (Hygrophorus subsordidus) cerca de Pole Creek en el North Wilderness Trail de Little Lake Creek Wilderness en el bosque nacional Sam Houston al norte de Montgomery, Texas, el 13 de enero de 2021. La imagen presenta una vista detallada de dos mitades de un hongo cera manchada del sur (Hygrophorus subsordidus), cortado cuidadosamente para revelar su estructura interna. El hongo está situado sobre una capa de suciedad y agujas de pino, proporcionando contexto para su entorno natural. **Detalles del hongo:** * **Forma:** El hongo tiene un sombrero plano con bordes ondulados. * **Color:** El sombrero es blanco, mientras que las láminas son marrón-blancas. * **Tamaño:** El sombrero mide aproximadamente 4-6 cm (1.5-2.5 pulgadas) de diámetro. * **Láminas:** Las láminas están apiñadas y decurrentes, lo que significa que se extienden hacia abajo por el tallo. **Antecedentes:** * **Superficie:** El hongo descansa sobre una capa de suciedad, probablemente del suelo del bosque. * **Restos:** Las agujas de pino y otros materiales vegetales rodean al hongo, lo que indica su hábitat en un área boscosa. **Iluminación:** * **Luz natural:** La imagen se capturó al aire libre durante el día, lo que sugiere condiciones de iluminación natural. En general, la imagen proporciona una vista detallada de la morfología del hongo cera manchado del sur y su entorno, destacando sus características únicas y su contexto ecológico. – Spanish translation

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