Fluted bird's nest mushroom (Cyathus striatus) on a mossy stump in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 23, 2017
Svetlanovskiy pr., 49, Sankt-Peterburg, RussiaSynonyms: Cyathella striata, Nidularia striata, Peziza striata.
Common name: fluted bird's nest.
Russian names: Bokalchik polosatyy, Gnezdovka polosataya.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Cyathus striatus, commonly known as the fluted bird's nest, is a common saprobic bird's nest fungus with a widespread distribution throughout temperate regions of the world. This fungus resembles a miniature bird's nest with numerous tiny "eggs"; the eggs, or peridioles, are actually lens-shaped bodies that contain spores. C. striatus can be distinguished from most other bird's nest fungi by its hairy exterior and grooved (striated) inner walls. Although most frequently found growing on dead wood in open forests, it also grows on wood chip mulch in urban areas. The fruiting bodies are encountered from summer until early winter. The color and size of this species can vary somewhat, but they are typically less than a centimeter wide and tall, and grey or brown in color. Another common name given to C. striatus, splash cups, alludes to the method of spore dispersal: the sides of the cup are angled such that falling drops of water can dislodge the peridioles and eject them from the cup. The specific epithet is derived from the Latin stria, meaning "with fine ridges or grooves".
Cyathus striatus is a species of bird's nest fungus that grows on decaying wood and other organic matter. In St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, and north-western Russia, it typically fruits from June to October, with peak abundance in July and August. It can be found in urban parks, forests, and along roadsides, often on coniferous or mixed wood debris. The fungus produces small, nest-like structures with multiple peridioles that contain spores, and is relatively common in the region's temperate forests.
Fluted bird's nest mushroom (Cyathus striatus) on a mossy stump in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 23, 2017Svetlanovskiy pr., 49, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia
Fluted bird's nest mushrooms (Cyathus striatus) on the edge of a stump in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 23, 2017Svetlanovskiy pr., 49, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia
Fluted bird's nest mushrooms (Cyathus striatus) taken from Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 23, 2017pr. Raevskogo, 22, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 194064
Fluted bird's nest mushrooms (Cyathus striatus) on mulch in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 19, 2017Unnamed Road, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia
Immature fluted bird's nest mushrooms (Cyathus striatus) on mulch in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 19, 2017Unnamed Road, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia
Young fluted bird's nest mushrooms (Cyathus striatus) on a twig in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 24, 2017Unnamed Road, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia
Immature fluted bird's nest mushrooms (Cyathus striatus) on a twig in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 24, 2017Unnamed Road, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia
Fluted bird's nest fungus (Cyathus striatus) in Tarkhovka near Sestroretsk. West from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 15, 2017Unnamed Road, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197701
Fluted bird's nest fungus (Cyathus striatus) in Blizhnie Dubki area near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 26, 2017Polyanskaya Doroga, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197755Observations of Cyathus striatus in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia reveal the fungus grows in various environments. It was found on mossy stumps, edges of stumps, mulch, and twigs in Sosnovka Park, Saint Petersburg, from March to July 2017. The mushrooms were observed at different stages of maturity, including immature and young specimens. Similar findings were recorded outside the park, with sightings in Tarkhovka near Sestroretsk in August 2017 and Blizhnie Dubki area near Lisiy Nos in September 2017. These observations suggest Cyathus striatus is widespread in the region, able to thrive on diverse substrates and during different times of the year. The fungus's adaptability is further highlighted by its presence in both urban and natural areas, indicating a robust ability to colonize various habitats.
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