Close-up of yellow merulioid fungus Leucogyrophana pinastri (Hydnomerulius pinastri) on underside of an oak log on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas

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Sam Houston Forest, Texas, February 19, 2023

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The image presents a close-up view of the yellow merulioid fungus Leucogyrophana pinastri (Hydnomerulius pinastri) on the underside of an oak log.

**Key Features:**

* The fungus exhibits a bright yellow color with a slightly darker edge.
* It has grown in a dense, irregular pattern across the surface of the log.
* The fungus appears to be growing from the wood rather than being attached by mycelium.
* A small amount of grayish debris can be seen near the bottom right corner of the image.

**Overall Appearance:**

The yellow merulioid fungus Leucogyrophana pinastri (Hydnomerulius pinastri) is a type of bracket fungus that grows on trees, particularly oak. Its bright yellow color and irregular growth pattern make it easily identifiable, although its presence can be misleading as it may resemble mold or mildew rather than a true fungus.

**Conclusion:**

This image provides a detailed view of the yellow merulioid fungus Leucogyrophana pinastri (Hydnomerulius pinastri) growing on the underside of an oak log. – AI vision

🇪🇸 Descripción en español / Spanish Description

Primer plano del hongo meruliado amarillo Leucogyrophana pinastri (Hydnomerulius pinastri) en la parte inferior de un tronco de roble en el tramo Caney Creek del Lone Star Hiking Trail en el bosque nacional Sam Houston al norte de Montgomery, Texas, el 19 de febrero de 2023. La imagen muestra una vista detallada del hongo meruliado amarillo Leucogyrophana pinastri (Hydnomerulius pinastri) en la parte inferior de un tronco de roble. **Características clave:** * El hongo exhibe un color amarillo brillante con un borde ligeramente más oscuro. * Ha crecido en un patrón denso e irregular por toda la superficie del tronco. * El hongo parece estar creciendo desde la madera en lugar de estar unido por micelio. * Cerca de la esquina inferior derecha de la imagen se puede ver una pequeña cantidad de residuos grisáceos. **Apariencia general:** El hongo meruliado amarillo Leucogyrophana pinastri (Hydnomerulius pinastri) es un tipo de seta que crece en los árboles, particularmente en robles. Su color amarillo brillante y su patrón irregular de crecimiento lo hacen fácilmente identificable, aunque su presencia puede ser engañosa ya que puede parecerse a moho o mildiu en lugar de un verdadero hongo. **Conclusión:** Esta imagen proporciona una vista detallada del hongo meruliado amarillo Leucogyrophana pinastri (Hydnomerulius pinastri) que crece en la parte inferior de un tronco de roble. – Spanish translation

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