Beech woodwart fungus (Hypoxylon fragiforme(?)) on a dry elm tree near the creek on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas

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Sam Houston Forest, Texas, December 31, 2021

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The image features a close-up view of a dry elm tree surface, with several dark-colored growths scattered across its bark. These growths are characterized by their rough, textured appearance and irregular shapes, which suggest that they may be fungi or lichen.

Upon closer inspection, it appears that the growths are actually the fruiting bodies of a fungus known as Hypoxylon fragiforme, commonly referred to as Beech woodwart. This species is typically found growing on decaying wood, particularly beech and oak trees, although it can also be found on other types of hardwoods.

The image provides a clear view of the growths' texture and coloration, which are typical characteristics of this fungus. The rough, bumpy surface and dark brown to black coloration are consistent with Hypoxylon fragiforme, suggesting that this is indeed the species present in the image.

Overall, the image offers a detailed look at the appearance of Beech woodwart growths on a dry elm tree, providing valuable information for those interested in identifying this fungus or learning more about its characteristics. – AI vision

🇪🇸 Descripción en español / Spanish Description

El hongo de la madera de haya (Hypoxylon fragiforme?) en un olmo seco cerca del arroyo en Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) en Sam Houston National Forest al norte de Montgomery, Texas, el 31 de diciembre de 2021. La imagen muestra una vista detallada de la superficie de un olmo seco con varios crecimientos de color oscuro dispersos por toda su corteza. Estos crecimientos se caracterizan por su apariencia rugosa y texturizada, así como por sus formas irregulares, lo que sugiere que podrían ser hongos o líquenes. Al inspeccionarlo más de cerca, parece que los crecimientos son en realidad los cuerpos fructíferos de un hongo conocido como Hypoxylon fragiforme, comúnmente denominado hongo de la madera de haya. Esta especie se encuentra normalmente en madera en descomposición, especialmente en hayas y robles, aunque también puede encontrarse en otros tipos de maderas duras. La imagen muestra con claridad la textura y coloración de los crecimientos, que son características típicas de este hongo. La superficie áspera y bultosa y la coloración marrón oscuro a negro son consistentes con Hypoxylon fragiforme, lo que sugiere que esta es efectivamente la especie presente en la imagen. En general, la imagen ofrece un detallado aspecto de los crecimientos del hongo de la madera de haya en un olmo seco, proporcionando información valiosa para aquellos interesados en identificar este hongo o aprender más sobre sus características. – Spanish translation

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