Orange crust fungus Hypoxylon rubiginosum on a fallen oak branch without bark on South Wilderness Loop Trail at Little Lake Creek Wilderness in Sam Houston National Forest near Richards. Texas

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Sam Houston Forest, Texas, April 2, 2023

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The image presents a close-up view of an orange crust fungus, specifically Hypoxylon rubiginosum, growing on a fallen oak branch devoid of bark. The fungal growth is characterized by its vibrant orange color and irregularly shaped patches that cover most of the visible surface area.

**Key Features:**

* **Fungal Growth:** The orange crust fungus appears as numerous irregularly shaped patches with rough edges.
* **Coloration:** A bright, rich orange hue dominates the appearance of the fungus.
* **Surface Texture:** The fungal growth has a slightly raised or pimpled texture along its edges and in some areas within the patches.
* **Branch Surface:** The branch beneath the fungal growth is visible but lacks bark, revealing the wood grain underneath.

**Overall Observation:**

The image provides a detailed view of Hypoxylon rubiginosum growing on a fallen oak branch. The bright orange coloration and irregularly shaped patches are notable features of this crust fungus. – AI vision

🇪🇸 Descripción en español / Spanish Description

El hongo de la corteza naranja Hypoxylon rubiginosum en un ramal de roble caído sin corteza en el South Wilderness Loop Trail en Little Lake Creek Wilderness en Sam Houston National Forest cerca de Richards, Texas, el 2 de abril del 2023. La imagen presenta una vista de close-up de un hongo de la corteza naranja, específicamente Hypoxylon rubiginosum, creciendo en un ramal de roble caído desprovisto de corteza. El crecimiento fúngico se caracteriza por su vibrante color naranja y sus parches de forma irregular que cubren la mayor parte del área superficial visible. **Características Clave:** * **Crecimiento Fúngico:** El hongo de la corteza naranja aparece como numerosos parches de forma irregular con bordes ásperos. * **Coloración:** Un tono anaranjado brillante y rico domina el aspecto del hongo. * **Textura de Superficie:** El crecimiento fúngico tiene una textura ligeramente elevada o con muescas a lo largo de sus bordes y en algunas áreas dentro de los parches. * **Superficie del Ramal:** El ramal bajo el crecimiento fúngico es visible pero carece de corteza, revelando la textura del grano de madera subyacente. **Observación General:** La imagen proporciona una vista detallada del Hypoxylon rubiginosum creciendo en un ramal de roble caído. El color naranja brillante y los parches de forma irregular son características notables de este hongo de la corteza. – Spanish translation

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