Root rot fungus (polypore mushroom) Heterobasidion annosum(?) on a pine log in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas

🎞️ #2886-20
▦ Current Album
Big Creek Area in Sam Houston Forest, Texas, March 20, 2021

Album 2886: Big Creek Area in Sam Houston Forest, Texas, March 20, 2021

The image features two large, tan-colored fungal growths situated against a dark brown background. Although the exact species is not specified, it appears to be a type of polypore mushroom, commonly found on decaying wood and capable of causing root rot.

**Key Features:**

* **Fungal Growth:** The fungal growths are characterized by their large size and tan coloration.
* **Background:** The dark brown background suggests that the fungi are growing on a piece of wood or another organic material.
* **Species Identification:** While the exact species is not specified, it is likely that the fungi belong to the genus Heterobasidion, which includes several species known to cause root rot in pine trees.

**Conclusion:**

The image provides a clear view of two large fungal growths growing on a piece of wood or organic material. The tan coloration and large size suggest that these are likely polypore mushrooms, although the exact species cannot be determined from this image alone. – AI vision

🇪🇸 Descripción en español / Spanish Description

El hongo de la podredumbre de las raíces (hongos poliporos) Heterobasidion annosum(?) en un tronco de pino en el área panorámica de Big Creek de la Selva Nacional Sam Houston. Shepherd, Texas, 20 de marzo de 2021. La imagen muestra dos grandes crecimientos fúngicos de color tostado situados sobre un fondo marrón oscuro. Aunque no se especifique la especie exacta, parece tratarse de un tipo de hongo poliporo, que suele crecer en madera podrida y puede provocar podredumbre de las raíces.

**Características clave:** * **Crecimiento fúngico:** Los crecimientos fúngicos se caracterizan por su gran tamaño y coloración tostada. * **Fondo:** El fondo marrón oscuro sugiere que el hongo está creciendo en un trozo de madera u otro material orgánico.

* **Identificación de especies:** Aunque no se especifique la especie exacta, es probable que los hongos pertenezcan al género Heterobasidion, que incluye varias especies conocidas por provocar podredumbre de las raíces en pinos.

**Conclusión:** La imagen proporciona una vista clara de dos grandes crecimientos fúngicos que crecen sobre un trozo de madera u otro material orgánico. La coloración tostada y el gran tamaño sugieren que es probable que se trate de hongos poliporos, aunque la especie exacta no puede determinarse solo con esta imagen. – Spanish translation

Similar Find pictures that are similar to this picture

Thumbnail of picture 2406-14: Root rot fungus (polypore mushroom) Heterobasidion annosum(?) on a dry ... Forest. Shepherd, Texas, November 23, 2018 Similar(1): Root rot fungus (polypore mushroom) Heterobasidion annosum(?) on a dry ... Forest. Shepherd, Texas, November 23, 2018 Thumbnail of picture 2635-13: Close-up of root rot fungus Heterobasidion annosum on a pine log in ... National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, January 19, 2020 Similar(2): Close-up of root rot fungus Heterobasidion annosum on a pine log in ... National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, January 19, 2020 Thumbnail of picture 2635-11: Texture of root rot fungus Heterobasidion annosum on a pine log in Big ... National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, January 19, 2020 Similar(3): Texture of root rot fungus Heterobasidion annosum on a pine log in Big ... National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, January 19, 2020 Thumbnail of picture 2635-10: Root rot fungus Heterobasidion annosum on bark of a pine log in Big ... National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, January 19, 2020 Similar(4): Root rot fungus Heterobasidion annosum on bark of a pine log in Big ... National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, January 19, 2020 Thumbnail of picture 2635-14: White pores of root rot fungus Heterobasidion annosum on a pine log in ... National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, January 19, 2020 Similar(5): White pores of root rot fungus Heterobasidion annosum on a pine log in ... National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, January 19, 2020 Thumbnail of picture 2635-12: Round patch of root rot fungus Heterobasidion annosum on a pine log in ... National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, January 19, 2020 Similar(6): Round patch of root rot fungus Heterobasidion annosum on a pine log in ... National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, January 19, 2020 Thumbnail of picture 2635-09: Root rot fungus Heterobasidion annosum on leaves attached to a pine ... National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, January 19, 2020 Similar(7): Root rot fungus Heterobasidion annosum on leaves attached to a pine ... National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, January 19, 2020 Thumbnail of picture 2635-08: Root rot fungus Heterobasidion annosum enveloping leaves and needles ... National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, January 19, 2020 Similar(8): Root rot fungus Heterobasidion annosum enveloping leaves and needles ... National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, January 19, 2020