Orange corticioid fungus Tomentella botryoides (Thelephora botryoides) on wet oak wood on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas

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Sam Houston Forest, Texas, December 2, 2023

Album 3438: Sam Houston Forest, Texas, December 2, 2023

The image presents a close-up view of an orange corticioid fungus growing on wet oak wood. The fungus is situated at the center of the image and appears as a large, irregularly shaped patch with a rough texture. It has a vibrant orange coloration that gradually fades to yellow towards its edges.

**Background**

* The background of the image features dark brown or blackened wood, which provides a striking contrast to the bright orange fungus.
* The wood's texture is visible in some areas, adding depth and visual interest to the image.

**Key Features**

* **Fungus**: The central focus of the image is an orange corticioid fungus that has grown on wet oak wood. This type of fungus belongs to the Xenasmatella genus.
* **Coloration**: The fungus exhibits a vibrant orange color, which may be indicative of its species or environmental conditions.
* **Texture**: The rough texture of the fungus suggests that it is still in an early stage of growth or has not yet fully developed.

**Overall Impression**

The image provides a detailed view of an interesting and unusual organism growing on oak wood. The vibrant orange coloration and rough texture of the fungus make it stand out against the dark brown background, creating a visually appealing contrast. – AI vision

🇪🇸 Descripción en español / Spanish Description

Hongo corticioide Xenasmatella vaga(?) naranja en madera húmeda de roble en el Camino del Arroyo Caney (Camino del Boulevard del Lago Chico) en el Bosque Nacional Sam Houston al norte de Montgomery, Texas, 2 de diciembre de 2023. La imagen presenta una vista detallada de un hongo corticioide naranja que crece en madera de roble húmedo. El hongo está ubicado en el centro de la imagen y aparece como una mancha grande, de forma irregular con una textura áspera. Tiene una coloración naranja vibrante que gradualmente se desvanece a amarillo hacia sus bordes. **Fondo** * El fondo de la imagen presenta madera oscura o negruzca, lo que proporciona un contraste sorprendente con el hongo anaranjado brillante. * La textura de la madera es visible en algunas áreas, agregando profundidad e interés visual a la imagen. **Principales características** * **Hongo**: El foco central de la imagen es un hongo corticioide naranja que ha crecido en madera de roble húmedo. Este tipo de hongo pertenece al género Xenasmatella. * **Coloración**: El hongo exhibe una coloración naranja vibrante, lo que puede ser indicativo de su especie o condiciones ambientales. * **Textura**: La textura áspera del hongo sugiere que aún está en un estadio temprano de crecimiento o que aún no se ha desarrollado por completo. **Impresión general** La imagen proporciona una vista detallada de un organismo interesante y poco común que crece en la madera del roble. El naranja brillante y la textura áspera del hongo lo destacan contra el fondo marrón oscuro, creando un contraste visual atractivo. – Spanish translation

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