Spores (under a microscope, in lugol) of mushrooms Melanoleuca or may be Lactarius (spore print white) collected from a wet area on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas

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Album 3333: College Station, Texas, January 22 - 24, 2023

**Description of Image**

The image presents microscopic spores of mushrooms under Lugol's solution, characterized by a yellowish hue with dark spots and an irregular outline. The spore shape is oval or elliptical, measuring approximately 4-5 micrometers in length.

**Possible Identification**

Based on the provided caption, it is likely that these spores belong to one of two species: *Melanoleuca* or *Lactarius*. However, since a white spore print was not observed, further investigation would be necessary to determine their specific identity.

**Additional Information**

The image was captured in a wet area along the Caney Creek section of the Lone Star Hiking Trail within Sam Houston National Forest near Montgomery, Texas. The photograph was taken on January 22, 2023. – AI vision

🇪🇸 Descripción en español / Spanish Description

Las esporas (bajo un microscopio, en Lugol) de los hongos Melanoleuca o podrían ser Lactarius (impresión de esporas blancas) recolectadas de una zona húmeda en la sección de Caney Creek del Sendero de Senderismo Lone Star en el bosque nacional Sam Houston al norte de Montgomery. Texas, 22 de enero de 2023. **Descripción de la imagen** La imagen presenta esporas microscópicas de hongos bajo solución de Lugol, caracterizadas por un tono amarillento con manchas oscuras y un contorno irregular. La forma de las esporas es ovalada o elíptica, midiendo aproximadamente 4-5 micrómetros de longitud. **Posible identificación** Según la descripción proporcionada, es probable que estas esporas pertenezcan a una de dos especies: *Melanoleuca* o *Lactarius*. Sin embargo, como no se observó impresión de esporas blanca, sería necesaria más investigación para determinar su identidad específica. **Información adicional** La imagen fue capturada en una zona húmeda a lo largo de la sección Caney Creek del Sendero de Senderismo Lone Star dentro del bosque nacional Sam Houston cerca de Montgomery, Texas. La fotografía fue tomada el 22 de enero de 2023. – Spanish translation

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