Underside of scaly shield mushrooms (Pluteus petasatus) on Yaupon Loop Trail in Lick Creek ParkWeb page of Lick Creek Park by Dept. of Biology of TAMU. College Station, Texas

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College Station, Texas, July 2 - 3, 2021

Album 2972: College Station, Texas, July 2 - 3, 2021

The image depicts the underside of a mushroom from directly above.

**Mushroom Identification**

* The mushroom is identified as a scaly shield mushroom (Pluteus petasatus).
* It has a flat cap with wavy edges.
* The gills are attached to the stem and run down it in an irregular pattern. They are slightly decurrent, meaning they extend from the cap onto the stem.

**Background**

* The background appears to be dry leaves on the forest floor.

**Overall Appearance**

* The mushroom is small, with a diameter of approximately 1-2 inches (2.5-5 cm).
* It has a light brown or tan color.
* The gills are white or cream-colored.

**Conclusion**

The image provides a detailed view of the underside of the scaly shield mushroom, highlighting its unique features and characteristics. – AI vision

🇪🇸 Descripción en español / Spanish Description

El lado inferior de los hongos escudos escamosos (Pluteus petasatus) en el Yaupon Loop Trail en Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, 3 de julio de 2021. La imagen muestra la parte inferior de un hongo directamente desde arriba. **Identificación del hongo** * El hongo se identifica como un hongo escudo escamoso (Pluteus petasatus). * Tiene una tapa plana con bordes ondulados. * Las guarniciones están unidas al tallo y bajan por él en un patrón irregular. Son ligeramente decurrentes, lo que significa que se extienden desde la tapa hasta el tallo. **Antecedentes** * El fondo parece ser hojas secas en el suelo del bosque. **Apariencia general** * El hongo es pequeño, con un diámetro de aproximadamente 1-2 pulgadas (2.5-5 cm). * Tiene un color marrón claro o beige. * Las guarniciones son de color blanco o crema. **Conclusión** La imagen proporciona una vista detallada de la parte inferior del hongo escudo escamoso, destacando sus características y peculiaridades únicas. – Spanish translation

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