Crown-tipped coral fungus (mushrooms Artomyces pyxidatus, Clavicorona pyxidata) in Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 12, 2016
Polyanskaya dor., g. Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197755Synonyms: Clavaria coronata, Clavaria petersii, Clavaria pyxidata, Clavicorona coronata, Clavicorona pyxidata, Merisma pyxidatum.
Common name: candelabra coral.
Russian names: Klavikorona krynochkovidnaya, Artomitses krynochkovidnyy, Klavikorona korobchataya, Oleni rozhki, Gribnaya kapusta, Gribnaya lapsha.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Artomyces pyxidatus is a coral fungus that is commonly called crown coral or crown-tipped coral fungus. Its most characteristic feature is the crown-like shape of the tips of its branches. The epithet pyxidatus means "box-like"—a reference to this shape.
Artomyces pyxidatus is a species of coral fungus that grows on decaying wood. In St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, and north-western Russia, it has been found to fruit from July to October, typically in coniferous forests, particularly on spruce and pine stumps and logs. The fungus produces branched, coral-like basidiocarps with yellow to orange tips, and its spores are white to pale yellow in print. It is considered a rare species in the region, but can be locally common in suitable habitats.
Crown-tipped coral fungus (mushrooms Artomyces pyxidatus, Clavicorona pyxidata) in Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 12, 2016Polyanskaya dor., g. Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197755
Candelabra coral mushrooms (Artomyces pyxidatus) on a log in Yuntolovsky Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 7, 2017Zapadniy Skorostnoy Diameter, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197373
Candelabra coral mushrooms (Artomyces pyxidatus) on a log on a mossy log in Yuntolovsky Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 7, 2017Unnamed Road, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197229
Candelabra coral mushrooms (Artomyces pyxidatus) on a stump near Pesochnaya, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 23, 2017Zaprudnaya ul., Pesochnyy, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197758
Candelabra coral fungus (Artomyces pyxidatus) on an old railroad path near Kuzmolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 26, 2017Unnamed Road, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188663
Candelabra coral mushrooms (Artomyces pyxidatus) in Kuzmolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 23, 2018Unnamed Road, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188663
Candelabra coral mushrooms (Artomyces pyxidatus) near Kavgolovskoe Lake south from Oselki, 8 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 29, 2018Unnamed Road, Osel'ki, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188665Observations of Artomyces pyxidatus in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia show that the fungus grows on various substrates, including logs, stumps, and mossy logs. It was found in multiple locations, such as Yuntolovsky Park, near Pesochnaya, Kuzmolovo, and Oselki. The fungus was observed during different months, including July, August, and September, from 2016 to 2018. In Lisiy Nos, it grew on the ground, while in other locations, it was found on decaying wood. The observations suggest that Artomyces pyxidatus is widely distributed in the region and can thrive in different environments. Multiple sightings were recorded in Kuzmolovo, indicating a possible abundance of the fungus in this area. Overall, the observations provide insight into the habitat and distribution of Artomyces pyxidatus in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia.
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