Details of yellow jelly fungus Pale Stagshorn (Calocera pallidospathulata) or may be Dacrymyces on a wet pine log without bark on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas

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Sam Houston Forest, Texas, June 5, 2021

Album 2955: Sam Houston Forest, Texas, June 5, 2021

The image showcases a close-up view of a variety of fungi growing on a wet pine log without bark. The fungi are small, ranging in size from approximately 0.25 to 0.5 inches (6.35 to 12.7 mm) in diameter and height.

**Fungi Identification**

* **Pale Stagshorn (Calocera pallidospathulata)**: The yellow jelly fungus features a translucent, gelatinous appearance with a smooth, rounded cap.
* **Dacrymyces**: This species is characterized by its waxy or resinous texture and often grows in clusters.

**Log Characteristics**

The log appears to be a pine tree trunk, devoid of bark. The surface exhibits a rough texture, likely due to the natural weathering process over time.

**Environmental Context**

The presence of water droplets on the log suggests that it may have been exposed to recent rainfall or high humidity. This environment is conducive to fungal growth, as fungi thrive in moist conditions.

Overall, the image provides a detailed look at the diverse range of fungi growing on this specific pine log, highlighting their unique characteristics and adaptations to their environment. – AI vision

🇪🇸 Descripción en español / Spanish Description

Los detalles del hongo de gelatina amarilla Pale Stagshorn (Calocera pallidospathulata) o pueden ser Dacrymyces en un tronco de pino mojado sin corteza en la sección de Caney Creek del Sendero para excursionistas Lone Star en el bosque nacional Sam Houston al norte de Montgomery. Texas, 5 de junio de 2021. La imagen muestra una vista detallada de una variedad de hongos que crecen en un tronco de pino mojado sin corteza. Los hongos son pequeños, con un tamaño aproximado de 6,35 a 12,7 mm (0,25 a 0,5 pulgadas) de diámetro y altura. **Identificación de hongos* * **Pale Stagshorn (Calocera pallidospathulata)**: El hongo de gelatina amarilla presenta un aspecto translúcido, gelatinoso con una tapa redonda suave. **Dacrymyces**: Esta especie se caracteriza por su textura cerosa o resinosa y a menudo crece en racimos. **Características del tronco** El tronco parece ser un tronco de pino, carente de corteza. La superficie presenta una textura áspera, probablemente debido al proceso natural de intemperie con el tiempo. **Contexto ambiental** La presencia de gotas de agua en el tronco sugiere que puede haber estado expuesto a recientes lluvias o alta humedad. Este entorno es propicio para el crecimiento fúngico, ya que los hongos prosperan en condiciones húmedas. En general, la imagen proporciona una vista detallada de la diversa gama de hongos que crecen en este tronco de pino específico, destacando sus características únicas y adaptaciones al entorno. – Spanish translation

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