Strap coral mushrooms (Clavariadelphus ligula) near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 2, 2016
Unnamed Road, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188664Synonyms: Clavaria ligula, Clavaria ophioglossoides.
Common name: ochre club.
Russian names: Rogatik yazychkovyy, Klavariadelfus yazychkovyy.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Clavariadelphus ligula, commonly known as the strap coral, is an edible species of fungi in the Gomphaceae family. It produces club-shaped fruit bodies with spongy flesh that grow in groups on the forest floor. It is found in Asia, Europe, and North America.
Clavariadelphus ligula is a species of club fungus that grows on the ground in coniferous and mixed forests. In St. Petersburg and Leningrad Oblast, it has been found in spruce and pine forests, often in association with mosses and lichens. In north-western Russia, it is widely distributed and can be found in various habitats, including forest edges, clearings, and along roadsides. Fruit bodies are typically 3-8 cm tall, with a club-shaped or spatulate cap that is yellow-brown to dark brown in color. The fungus is considered rare in the region, but can be locally abundant in suitable habitats.
Strap coral mushrooms (Clavariadelphus ligula) near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 2, 2016Unnamed Road, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188664
Club-shaped fruit bodies of strap coral mushrooms (Clavariadelphus ligula) near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 2, 2016Unnamed Road, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188664
Group of club-shaped fruit bodies of strap coral mushrooms (Clavariadelphus ligula) near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 2, 2016Unnamed Road, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188664
Strap coral mushrooms (Clavariadelphus ligula) in Zakhodskoe, 50 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Leningrad Region, Russia, August 7, 2016Unnamed Road, Zakhodskoye, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188861
Strap coral mushrooms (Clavariadelphus ligula) near Lembolovo, north from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 13, 2016Unnamed Road, Vaskelovo, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188731
Strap coral mushrooms (Clavariadelphus ligula) in Lembolovo, 35 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 31, 2016Unnamed Road, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188695
Insect egg slime mold (Leocarpus fragilis) on mushrooms Clavariadelphus ligula in Lembolovo, 35 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 31, 2016Unnamed Road, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188695
Insect egg slime mold (Leocarpus fragilis) growing on strap coral mushrooms (Clavariadelphus ligula) in Lembolovo, 35 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 31, 2016Unnamed Road, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188695Observations of Clavariadelphus ligula in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia reveal the fungus grows in various locations near Saint Petersburg. On August 2, 2016, strap coral mushrooms were found near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, with club-shaped fruit bodies observed individually and in groups. Similar sightings occurred on August 7, 2016, in Zakhodskoe, 50 miles north of Saint Petersburg, and on August 13, 2016, near Lembolovo. Further observations on August 31, 2016, in Lembolovo found the mushrooms hosting insect egg slime mold (Leocarpus fragilis). The fungus was observed to thrive in these regions during the summer months, with multiple sightings in different locations, showcasing its presence in the area's ecosystem. The coexistence of Clavariadelphus ligula and Leocarpus fragilis highlights the complex relationships within the region's fungal community.
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