Blue cups of fungus Chlorociboria aeruginosa in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 14, 2017
ul. Zhaka Dyuklo, 67, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 194214Synonyms: Chlorosplenium aeruginosum, Chlorosplenium discoideum, Helotium aeruginosum, Helvella aeruginosa, Peziza aeruginosa, Peziza subgrisea.
Common name: turquoise elfcup.
Russian name: Khlorotsiboriya sine-zelenaya.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Chlorociboria is a genus of fungi within the subphylum Pezizomycetes. The genus includes 17 species.
Chlorociboria aeruginosa is a species of fungus that belongs to the family Chlorociboriaceae. It is characterized by its green to blue-green color due to the production of the pigment chlorflavolin. In St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, and north-western Russia, Chlorociboria aeruginosa has been found growing on decaying wood in moist, shaded areas, particularly in forests dominated by coniferous trees. The fungus typically fruits in late summer to early autumn, producing small, cup-shaped ascocarps that are 1-5 mm in diameter. It is considered a rare species in the region, but can be locally common in suitable habitats.
Blue cups of fungus Chlorociboria aeruginosa in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 14, 2017ul. Zhaka Dyuklo, 67, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 194214
Blue cups of fungus Chlorociboria aeruginosa on rotten wood in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 14, 2017ul. Zhaka Dyuklo, 67, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 194214Observations of Chlorociboria aeruginosa in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia reveal the presence of this distinctive fungus in specific environments. In Sosnovka Park, Saint Petersburg, the fungus was found growing in the form of blue cups on August 14, 2017. These blue cups were observed on the ground, indicating the fungus's ability to thrive in wooded areas with abundant organic matter. Additionally, the fungus was also spotted on rotten wood in the same park, suggesting its preference for decaying substrates. The vibrant blue coloration of the fungus's fruiting bodies makes it a striking sight, and its appearance in these specific locations highlights its adaptability to local conditions. The presence of Chlorociboria aeruginosa in Sosnovka Park demonstrates the diversity of fungal life in this region of Russia.
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