White rhizomorphs of corticioid fungus ...

The image shows a close-up view of fallen pine cones and sweetgum balls covered with white hyphae, likely caused by a fungus, on the ground in Sam Houston National Forest.

**Key Features:**

* The foreground features several fallen pine cones and sweetgum balls scattered across the ground.
* White fungal growths cover some of these objects, indicating that they may be infested or colonized by a fungus.
* The surrounding area appears to be covered with loose brown material, possibly dry leaves or pine needles.

**Context:**

* The image was taken on April 9, 2023, in Sam Houston National Forest, north from Montgomery, Texas.
* The presence of fallen pine cones and sweetgum balls suggests that the area may have been affected by a recent storm or natural event. – AI vision