Synonyms: Clavaria luteoalba, Clavulinopsis filipes.
Common name: apricot club.
Russian name: Klavulinopsis zhiolto-belyy.
Clavulinopsis luteoalba is a species of fungus that belongs to the family Clavariaceae. It has a yellowish-white to pale yellow club-shaped fruiting body, 1-5 cm tall and 0.2-0.6 cm wide. In St. Petersburg and Leningrad Oblast, it is found in coniferous and mixed forests, often growing in groups on moss, soil, or decaying wood. In north-western Russia, it typically fruits from July to September, preferring acidic soils and shaded areas with abundant organic matter. The fungus is considered rare in the region, but can be locally common in suitable habitats.
Observations of Clavulinopsis luteoalba in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia reveal its presence in various habitats. The fungus was found in the area of Lisiy Nos - Olgino, west of Saint Petersburg, on September 21, 2017. It grew in moss, on rotting leaves, and in other areas with abundant organic matter. The apricot club mushrooms were observed in different lighting conditions, including backlit, which highlighted their characteristic shape and color. The fungus appeared to thrive in the region's autumnal environment, suggesting a preference for cooler temperatures and moist substrates. The observations provide insight into the habitat and growth patterns of Clavulinopsis luteoalba in north-western Russia, specifically in the Leningrad Oblast region.
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