Corticioid mushroom Xylobolus subpileatus(?) on a hard wood log, could be Amylostereum laevigatum or Laurilia sulcata, on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas

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The image presents a close-up view of the underside of a hard wood log, characterized by its light brown color and numerous dark spots. A small branch is visible on the left side of the image, while two leaves are situated at the bottom.

The overall appearance suggests that the log has been weathered, as indicated by its cracking pattern. The presence of mushrooms in the image implies that it was taken during a period when they were likely to be active, such as after rain or in early spring.

Based on the provided caption and description, the image can be identified as an example of Corticioid mushroom Xylobolus subpileatus(?) on a hard wood log, possibly belonging to one of three species: Amylostereum laevigatum, Laurilia sulcata, or Xylobolus subpileatus. The exact identity of the fungus remains uncertain due to the lack of clear distinguishing features in the image. – AI vision

🇪🇸 Descripción en español / Spanish Description

Hongo corticioide Xylobolus subpileatus (?) en un tronco de madera dura, podría ser Amylostereum laevigatum o Laurilia sulcata, en el Sendero Caney Creek (Sendero Little Lake Creek Loop) en el Bosque Nacional Sam Houston al norte de Montgomery. Texas, 5 de febrero del 2023. La imagen presenta una vista detallada de la parte inferior de un tronco de madera dura, caracterizado por su color marrón claro y numerosas manchas oscuras. Se puede observar un pequeño ramal en el lado izquierdo de la imagen, mientras que dos hojas están situadas en la parte inferior. El aspecto general sugiere que el tronco ha sido erosionado, como lo indica su patrón de agrietamiento. La presencia de hongos en la imagen implica que fue tomada durante un período cuando eran propensos a ser activos, como después de una lluvia o a principios de primavera. Basándonos en la descripción y el encabezado proporcionados, se puede identificar la imagen como un ejemplo del hongo corticioide Xylobolus subpileatus (?) en un tronco de madera dura, posiblemente perteneciente a una de las tres especies: Amylostereum laevigatum, Laurilia sulcata o Xylobolus subpileatus. La identidad exacta del hongo sigue siendo incierta debido a la falta de rasgos distintivos claros en la imagen. – Spanish translation

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