Dirty southern waxcap mushroom (Hygrophorus ... Dirty southern waxcap mushroom (Hygrophorus subsordidus) with a cross section under pines on North Wilderness Trail of ... Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, November 14, 2021The Hygrophorus subsordidus, or dirty southern waxcap mushroom, can be found thriving beneath pines in the North Wilderness Trail of Little Lake Creek Wilderness, located within Sam Houston National Forest, situated north of Montgomery, Texas. This species was photographed on November 14th, 2021, showcasing its distinctive cross-sectional features. – generated by AI The image presents an up-close view of several dirty southern waxcap mushrooms situated beneath pine trees on a trail within the Little Lake Creek Wilderness area of Sam Houston National Forest, located north of Montgomery, Texas. The photograph was taken on November 14, 2021. In this detailed close-up, four partially exposed mushroom caps are visible, each with its characteristic white coloration and slightly curved shape. One cap lies flat in the middle of the image, while the other three are positioned to either side. Beneath them, a cross-section of another mushroom reveals its white interior gills. The mushrooms' bases appear to be firmly attached to the ground. The surrounding environment is characterized by long pine needles and leaves scattered about the forest floor. A small green plant with long blades emerges from the soil at the bottom center of the image. The overall atmosphere suggests a damp, overcast day in late fall. – AI vision |
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