Cross section of a young bolete mushroom Tylopilus griseocarneus with Hypomyces on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas

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Fungi in Sam Houston Forest, Texas, September 14, 2022

Album 3243: Fungi in Sam Houston Forest, Texas, September 14, 2022

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The image presents a cross-section of a young bolete mushroom, specifically Tylopilus griseocarneus, which has been infected by Hypomyces. The mushroom is situated on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) within Sam Houston National Forest in Montgomery, Texas.

**Mushroom and Infection**

* The mushroom's cross-section reveals a dark brown to blackish-brown cap that is partially covered with white spores.
* A large portion of the lower half has been infected by Hypomyces, a type of parasitic fungus. This infection is characterized by a grayish-white mold that covers the surface of the mushroom.

**Infection Details**

* The Hypomyces infection appears to be in its early stages, as evidenced by the limited coverage on the cap and the relatively small size of the infected area.
* The infection may have been caused by the introduction of spores from another source, such as contaminated soil or water.

**Background and Context**

* The mushroom is growing on a bed of dry leaves and twigs, with some greenery visible in the background.
* The overall scene suggests that the mushroom has recently fallen to the ground, possibly due to strong winds or other environmental factors.

**Conclusion**

In summary, the image depicts a young bolete mushroom infected by Hypomyces. The infection is still in its early stages, and the mushroom appears to be growing on dry leaves and twigs in a forest environment. – AI vision

🇪🇸 Descripción en español / Spanish Description

Sección transversal de un joven hongo Tylopilus griseocarneus con Hypomyces en el Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) en la Sam Houston National Forest al norte de Montgomery, Texas, el 14 de septiembre de 2022. La imagen presenta una sección transversal de un joven hongo bolete, específicamente Tylopilus griseocarneus, que ha sido infectado por Hypomyces. El hongo está situado en Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) dentro de la Sam Houston National Forest en Montgomery, Texas. **Hongo e Infección** * La sección transversal del hongo revela una tapa de color marrón oscuro a parduzco rojizo que está parcialmente cubierta con esporas blancas. * Una gran parte de la mitad inferior ha sido infectada por Hypomyces, un tipo de hongo parasitario. Esta infección se caracteriza por un moho blanquecino grisáceo que cubre la superficie del hongo. **Detalles de la Infección** * La infección por Hypomyces parece estar en sus etapas iniciales, como lo indica la cobertura limitada en la tapa y el tamaño relativamente pequeño del área infectada. * La infección puede haber sido causada por la introducción de esporas desde otra fuente, como suelo o agua contaminados. **Antecedentes y Contexto** * El hongo está creciendo sobre una base de hojas secas y ramitas, con algo de vegetación visible en el fondo. * La escena global sugiere que el hongo ha caído recientemente al suelo, posiblemente debido a fuertes vientos u otros factores ambientales. **Conclusión** En resumen, la imagen representa un joven hongo bolete infectado por Hypomyces. La infección está todavía en sus etapas iniciales y el hongo parece estar creciendo sobre hojas secas y ramitas en un entorno forestal. – Spanish translation

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