Side view of a circular cluster of black-staining polypore mushrooms Meripilus sumstinei at the base of dry Mexican plum in Lick Creek ParkWeb page of Lick Creek Park by Dept. of Biology of TAMU. College Station, Texas

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The image depicts a cluster of black-staining polypore mushrooms growing at the base of a tree trunk. The mushrooms are large and circular, with a flat top and a slightly concave bottom. They have a light brown color on their upper surface and a white to pale yellowish lower surface.

**Key Features:**

* **Mushroom Type:** Black-staining polypore (Meripilus sumstinei)
* **Growth Location:** Base of a dry Mexican plum tree
* **Color:** Light brown on top, white or pale yellowish on bottom
* **Shape:** Circular with flat top and slightly concave bottom

**Background:**

The background of the image shows the base of the tree trunk, covered in leaves and twigs. The overall atmosphere suggests a natural setting, likely a forest or woodland area.

**Conclusion:**

The image provides a clear view of the black-staining polypore mushrooms growing on the tree trunk, showcasing their unique characteristics and habitat. – AI vision

🇪🇸 Descripción en español / Spanish Description

Vista lateral de un racimo circular de hongos Meripilus sumstinei de color negro en la base de una ciruela mexicana seca en Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, 18 de agosto de 2021. La imagen muestra un racimo de hongos de poliporo de color negro que crecen en la base de un tronco de árbol. Los hongos son grandes y circulares, con una parte superior plana y una parte inferior ligeramente cóncava. Tienen un color marrón claro en su superficie superior y blanco a amarillo pálido en la inferior. **Características principales:** * **Tipo de hongo:** Poliporo de color negro (Meripilus sumstinei) * **Lugar de crecimiento:** Base de un árbol de ciruela mexicana seco * **Color:** Marrón claro en la parte superior, blanco o amarillo pálido en la inferior * **Forma:** Circular con parte superior plana y parte inferior ligeramente cóncava **Antecedentes:** El fondo de la imagen muestra la base del tronco del árbol cubierta de hojas y ramitas. La atmósfera general sugiere un entorno natural, probablemente un bosque o área forestal. **Conclusión:** La imagen proporciona una vista clara de los hongos poliporo de color negro que crecen en el tronco del árbol, mostrando sus características únicas y su hábitat. – Spanish translation

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