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Crust fungus Scytinostroma portentosum(?) on bark of a fallen branch of pecan tree in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, January 3, 2023



A fallen pecan tree branch in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site bears the distinctive crust fungus Scytinostroma portentosum, which was photographed on January 3, 2023. The intricate patterns and colors of this fungus add a touch of beauty to an otherwise decaying tree branch. - generated by AI

The image shows a close-up view of a piece of wood covered with a light-brown fungus that has formed crusts on its surface. The bark of the tree is visible, and it appears to be from a fallen branch of a pecan tree.

**Key Features:**

* **Fungus:** The fungus is light brown in color and forms crusts on the surface of the wood.
* **Tree Bark:** The bark of the tree is visible, indicating that the image was taken at Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site in Texas.
* **Branch:** The piece of wood appears to be a fallen branch of a pecan tree.

**Overall Impression:**

The image provides a detailed view of the fungus and its growth on the surface of the wood. The presence of the tree bark suggests that the image was taken in a natural environment, likely in a forest or woodland area. – AI vision

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