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Mystery chick mushroom (Piptoporellus soloniensis) and its underside on a log on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek ... Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, June 23, 2022



The Mystery Chick mushroom, Piptoporellus soloniensis, was found growing on the underside of a log in the Sam Houston National Forest, specifically on the Caney Creek Trail (part of the Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Texas. The photograph was taken on June 23, 2022. Its unique appearance and mysterious nature make it a fascinating find for mushroom enthusiasts. – generated by AI

This photograph showcases two mushrooms growing on a log near the base of a tree trunk. The larger mushroom's stem is not visible, while its cap has been broken off, revealing an orange-brown underside with white pores and striations radiating from the center.

The smaller mushroom is also partially hidden by the broken-off cap of the larger mushroom. Its brownish-red coloration and slightly lighter-colored stem are visible at the bottom left corner of the image. The two mushrooms appear to be growing directly off a log rather than being attached to the tree trunk.

In the background, green vegetation surrounds the base of the tree trunk, while a few twigs protrude from the top right side of the image. A yellow bird's feather is visible near the center of the image on top of one of the mushrooms. – AI vision

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