Close-up of corticioid mushroom Olive duster (Coniophora olivacea) on a pine log on Sand Branch Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Montgomery. Texas

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Sam Houston Forest, Texas, December 5, 2021

Album 3076: Sam Houston Forest, Texas, December 5, 2021

The image presents a close-up view of an olive-colored corticioid mushroom, specifically Olive duster (Coniophora olivacea), growing on a pine log. The mushroom's white to yellowish spores and dark brown coloration are evident.

**Key Features:**

* **Mushroom Appearance:** The mushroom is characterized by its soft, woolly texture and olive-colored cap.
* **Growth Environment:** It grows in clusters or tufts on decaying wood, as seen on the pine log.
* **Habitat:** This species thrives in moist environments, often found near water sources or areas with high humidity.

**Visual Description:**

* The mushroom's cap is rounded and flat, measuring approximately 1-3 cm (0.4-1.2 inches) in diameter.
* The gills are attached to the stem and are crowded, resulting in a dense cluster of spores.
* The stem is short and stout, typically not exceeding 5 mm (0.2 inches) in length.

**Additional Information:**

* Olive duster is commonly found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
* It is considered an edible mushroom but should be cooked thoroughly to avoid potential health risks.
* The mushroom's unique appearance and growth habits make it a popular subject for mycological study and photography. – AI vision

🇪🇸 Descripción en español / Spanish Description

Primer plano del hongo corticioide "Olive duster" (Coniophora olivacea) en un tronco de pino en el Sand Branch Loop Trail en el Bosque Nacional Sam Houston, cerca de Montgomery, Texas, el 5 de diciembre de 2021. La imagen muestra una vista de primer plano de un hongo corticioide de color oliva, específicamente "Olive duster" (Coniophora olivacea), creciendo en un tronco de pino. Las esporas blancas a amarillentas y la pigmentación marrón oscuro del hongo son evidentes. **Características clave:** * **Apariencia del hongo:** El hongo se caracteriza por su textura blanda y lanuda y su sombrero de color oliva. * **Medio de crecimiento:** Crece en agrupaciones o mechones sobre madera en descomposición, como se observa en el tronco de pino. * **Hábitat:** Esta especie prospera en entornos húmedos, a menudo cerca de fuentes de agua o zonas con alta humedad. **Descripción visual:** * El sombrero del hongo es redondeado y plano, midiendo aproximadamente 1-3 cm (0,4-1,2 pulgadas) de diámetro. * Las guillotinas están unidas al tallo y son concurridas, lo que resulta en una densa agrupación de esporas. * El tallo es corto y grueso, no superando los 5 mm (0,2 pulgadas) de longitud. **Información adicional:** * "Olive duster" se encuentra comúnmente en América del Norte, Europa y Asia. * Se considera un hongo comestible, pero debe cocinarse a fondo para evitar posibles riesgos para la salud. * El aspecto único y los hábitos de crecimiento del hongo lo convierten en un sujeto popular para el estudio micológico y la fotografía. – Spanish translation

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