Cross section of large mature Lepista(?) or may be Lactarius mushroom in Hensel Park. College Station, Texas

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College Station, Texas, May 8, 2023

Album 3408: College Station, Texas, May 8, 2023

The image presents a detailed cross-section of a large, mature Lepista(?) mushroom, also potentially identified as Lactarius. The mushroom is situated on a bed of dried leaves and twigs, with its cap and stem visible in the center of the frame.

**Mushroom Cap:**

* The cap is light brown to tan in color.
* It has a smooth surface with some minor ridges or wrinkles.
* The cap's diameter appears to be around 4-5 inches (10-13 cm).

**Stem:**

* The stem is white and slender, tapering slightly towards the base.
* It measures approximately 1-2 inches (2.5-5 cm) in length.

**Gills:**

* The gills are closely spaced and have a smooth texture.
* They are also light brown to tan in color, matching the cap's hue.
* The gills' width appears to be around 0.25-0.5 inches (6-13 mm).

**Spores:**

* The spores are not visible in this cross-section image.

**Other Features:**

* A few small insects or debris can be seen on top of the cap and stem.
* The background consists of dried leaves and twigs, with some dirt and soil visible around the mushroom's base. – AI vision

🇪🇸 Descripción en español / Spanish Description

Sección transversal de un hongo maduro grande Lepista(?) o puede ser Lactarius en Hensel Park. College Station, Texas, 8 de mayo de 2023. La imagen presenta una sección transversal detallada de un hongo maduro y grande Lepista(?), también potencialmente identificado como Lactarius. El hongo está situado sobre una cama de hojas secas y ramitas, con su sombrero y tallo visibles en el centro de la imagen. **Sombrero del Hongo:** * El sombrero es de color marrón claro a tierra. * Tiene una superficie lisa con algunos surcos o arrugas menores. * El diámetro del sombrero parece ser de alrededor de 4-5 pulgadas (10-13 cm). **Tallo:** * El tallo es blanco y delgado, estrechándose ligeramente hacia la base. * Mide aproximadamente 1-2 pulgadas (2.5-5 cm) de largo. **Pared interna:** * Las paredes internas son de color marrón claro a tierra y se pueden ver detalles de las venas en la parte inferior del tallo. **Filamentos:** * Los filamentos son de color blanco y se ramifican cerca de la base del sombrero. **Esporas:** * Las esporas no se pueden observar en esta imagen de sección transversal. **Otros Detalles:** * Se pueden ver algunos pequeños insectos o restos encima del sombrero y el tallo. * El fondo está compuesto por hojas secas y ramitas, con algo de tierra y suelo visible alrededor de la base del hongo. – Spanish translation

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