Cut surface of resupinate polypore mushroom Perenniporia(?) covering a fallen broadleaf tree on Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas

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Sam Houston Forest, Texas, January 23, 2022

Album 3100: Sam Houston Forest, Texas, January 23, 2022

The image showcases the cut surface of a resupinate polypore mushroom, specifically Perenniporia(?), covering a fallen broadleaf tree in the Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail within Sam Houston National Forest in Texas. The photograph was taken on January 23, 2022.

**Cut Surface Description**

The cut surface is characterized by its light brown color and intricate pattern of white lines, resembling fine hairs or fibers. This texture suggests that the mushroom is a type of resupinate polypore, which grows flat against the substrate it covers.

**Mushroom Characteristics**

* The surface appears to be slightly rough, with small bumps and ridges visible.
* There are no discernible pores or gills on the surface.
* The edges of the mushroom appear to be slightly curled up, suggesting that it is still growing and expanding.

**Substrate Description**

The fallen broadleaf tree trunk provides a natural substrate for the growth of the Perenniporia(?). The wood appears to be decaying, with visible cracks and fissures on its surface. This decay process likely contributed to the creation of an environment conducive to the growth of this mushroom species.

**Overall Impression**

The image presents a close-up view of a unique and fascinating fungus that has adapted to grow on decaying wood. The intricate texture and pattern on the cut surface of the Perenniporia(?) suggest a high degree of specialization in its ability to break down organic matter and exploit the resources available in this environment. – AI vision

🇪🇸 Descripción en español / Spanish Description

Superficie cortada de hongo poliporo resupinado Perenniporia(?) cubriendo un árbol de hoja ancha caído en la sección Stubblefield del sendero Lone Star, al norte del Trailhead No. 6 en el Bosque Nacional Sam Houston. Texas, 23 de enero de 2022. La imagen muestra la superficie cortada de un hongo poliporo resupinado, específicamente Perenniporia(?), cubriendo un árbol de hoja ancha caído en la sección Stubblefield del sendero Lone Star dentro del Bosque Nacional Sam Houston en Texas. La fotografía fue tomada el 23 de enero de 2022. **Descripción de la superficie cortada** La superficie cortada se caracteriza por su color marrón claro y su intrincado patrón de líneas blancas, que recuerdan a pelos o fibras finas. Esta textura sugiere que el hongo es un tipo de poliporo resupinado, que crece plano contra el sustrato que cubre. **Características del hongo* La superficie parece ser ligeramente rugosa, con pequeños bultos y arrugas visibles. * No hay poros ni jirones visibles en la superficie. * Los bordes del hongo aparecen ligeramente curvados hacia arriba, lo que sugiere que todavía está creciendo y expandiéndose. **Descripción del sustrato** El tronco del árbol de hoja ancha caído proporciona un sustrato natural para el crecimiento de la Perenniporia(?). La madera parece estar en proceso de descomposición, con grietas y fisuras visibles en su superficie. Este proceso de descomposición probablemente contribuyó a la creación de un entorno propicio para el crecimiento de esta especie de hongo. **Impresión general** La imagen presenta una vista cercana de un hongo fascinante y único que se ha adaptado para crecer sobre madera en descomposición. El patrón e intrincada textura de la superficie cortada de la Perenniporia(?) sugieren un alto grado de especialización en su capacidad para descomponer materia orgánica y aprovechar los recursos disponibles en este entorno. – Spanish translation

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