Deer Vomit fungus (Fusicolla merismoides) on oozing sap of grapevine in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas

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The image shows a close-up view of a fungal growth on a section of vine that has exuded sap and is oozing with a substance similar to vomit. The fungus appears to be growing over the top of the sap, which is orange and sticky.

Fusicolla merismoides (Deer Vomit Fungus) is a type of fungus in the family Phyllachoraceae that infects plants by exuding a sticky substance from their leaves and stems. This substance can attract deer, who may ingest it thinking it is food. However, the fungus can cause harm to the plant's vascular system, leading to wilting or death.

The image was taken at Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site in Texas on March 14, 2021. The site is a historic park that preserves and interprets the history of the Republic of Texas from 1836 to 1845. It includes several buildings and structures that date back to the early 19th century.

Overall, the image provides a unique glimpse into the fascinating world of fungi and their interactions with plants and animals. – AI vision

🇪🇸 Descripción en español / Spanish Description

El hongo Deer Vomit (Fusicolla merismoides) expulsando savia de la vid en el Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, 14 de marzo de 2021. La imagen muestra una vista detallada del crecimiento fúngico en una sección de la vid que ha expulsado savia y gotea con una sustancia parecida al vómito. El hongo parece estar creciendo sobre la parte superior de la savia, que es naranja y pegajosa. Fusicolla merismoides (Deer Vomit Fungus) es un tipo de hongo de la familia Phyllachoraceae que infecta plantas al expulsar una sustancia pegajosa desde sus hojas y tallos. Esta sustancia puede atraer a los ciervos, que pueden ingerirla pensando que es comida. Sin embargo, el hongo puede dañar el sistema vascular de la planta, lo que lleva al marchitamiento o muerte. La imagen se tomó en el Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site en Texas el 14 de marzo de 2021. El sitio es un parque histórico que preserva e interpreta la historia de la República de Texas de 1836 a 1845. Incluye varios edificios y estructuras que datan del siglo XIX. En general, la imagen proporciona una visión única del fascinante mundo de los hongos y sus interacciones con plantas y animales. – Spanish translation

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