Oak curtain crust fungus (Hymenochaete rubiginosa) on a fallen oak on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas

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College Station - Sam Houston Forest, Texas, September 28 - October 2, 2021

Album 3030: College Station - Sam Houston Forest, Texas, September 28 - October 2, 2021

The photograph presents an up-close view of a unique growth pattern on a fallen oak tree trunk, specifically highlighting the Oak curtain crust fungus (Hymenochaete rubiginosa). This fungal species exhibits a characteristic "curtain" appearance due to its layered structure.

**Key Features**

* The fungus is a reddish-brown color with a smooth texture.
* It covers large areas of the fallen oak tree trunk, forming a uniform layer that resembles a curtain or blanket.
* Small holes are scattered throughout the growth, likely created by insects or other organisms that have bored into the wood.

**Overall Appearance**

The Oak curtain crust fungus appears to be thriving in this environment, with no signs of decay or damage. The surrounding foliage is sparse, and the tree trunk itself is weathered and worn, suggesting that it has been on the forest floor for some time. – AI vision

🇪🇸 Descripción en español / Spanish Description

Hongo de la corteza en forma de cortina del roble (Hymenochaete rubiginosa) en un roble caído en el Richards Loop Trail en Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, 2 de octubre de 2021. La fotografía presenta una vista de cerca de un patrón único de crecimiento en el tronco de un roble caído, destacando específicamente el hongo de la corteza en forma de cortina del roble (Hymenochaete rubiginosa). Esta especie fúngica presenta una característica apariencia "cortina" debido a su estructura en capas. **Características Clave** * El hongo es de color pardo rojizo con una textura lisa. * Cubre grandes áreas del tronco del roble caído, formando una capa uniforme que se parece a un cortina o manta. * Hay pequeños agujeros dispersos por todo el crecimiento, probablemente creados por insectos u otros organismos que han perforado la madera. **Apariencia General** El hongo de la corteza en forma de cortina del roble parece estar prosperando en este entorno, sin signos de deterioro o daño. La vegetación circundante es escasa y el tronco del árbol en sí está desgastado y gastado, lo que sugiere que ha estado en el suelo forestal durante algún tiempo. – Spanish translation

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