Ochre Spreading Tooth fungus (Steccherinum ochraceum)(?) together with Hypoxylon on a dry Yaupon stem 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, January 1, 2024

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The image presents a detailed view of a decaying yaupon (Ilex vomitoria) branch, with two distinct fungal growths visible:

* **Ochre Spreading Tooth Fungus (Steccherinum ochraceum)?**: The larger, light-colored fungus covers the majority of the branch's surface. Its irregularly shaped patches feature wavy edges and are characterized by a soft, cream to beige color with lighter tan markings.

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* **Hypoxylon**: This smaller, darker-colored fungus is situated in the upper right corner of the image. It appears as dark brown or black, irregularly shaped patches.

**Observations**

The yaupon branch exhibits signs of decay, including cracks and fissures along its surface. The presence of both fungi suggests that the branch has been dead for some time and is currently undergoing decomposition.

**Conclusion**

The combination of these two fungi on the decaying yaupon branch indicates that it has likely been dead for several years, providing a habitat for various microorganisms to colonize and break down the wood. – AI vision

🇪🇸 Descripción en español / Spanish Description

El hongo Diente Amarillo Expandiéndose (Steccherinum ochraceum) junto con Hypoxylon en un tallo seco de Yaupon en el South Wilderness Loop Trail del Little Lake Creek Wilderness en el Bosque Nacional Sam Houston cerca de Richards, Texas, 1 de enero de 2024. La imagen presenta una vista detallada de una rama en descomposición de yaupon (Ilex vomitoria), con dos crecimientos fúngicos distintos visibles: * **Hongo Diente Amarillo Expandiéndose (Steccherinum ochraceum)?**: El hongo de mayor tamaño, de color claro, cubre la mayoría de la superficie de la rama. Sus parches de forma irregular presentan bordes ondulados y se caracterizan por un color suave, que varía entre crema y beige con marcas más claras. * **Hypoxylon**: Este hongo de menor tamaño y color oscuro está situado en la esquina superior derecha de la imagen. Aparece como manchas de color pardo oscuro o negro, con formas irregulares. **Observaciones** La rama de yaupon presenta signos de descomposición, incluyendo grietas y fisuras a lo largo de su superficie. La presencia de ambos hongos sugiere que la rama ha estado muerta durante algún tiempo y actualmente está experimentando descomposición. **Conclusión** La combinación de estos dos hongos en la rama en descomposición de yaupon indica que esta probablemente ha estado muerta durante varios años, proporcionando un hábitat para diversos microorganismos a colonizar y romper la madera. – Spanish translation

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