Maze-gill fungus (oak mazegill mushroom, Daedalea quercina) in Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 12, 2016
Polyanskaya dor., g. Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197755Synonyms: Agarico-suber daedaleum, Agaricus antiquus, Agaricus labyrinthiformis, Agaricus quercinus, Antrodia hexagonoides, Daedalea inzengae, Daedalea nigricans, Daedaleites quercinus, Hexagonia minor, Lenzites quercina, Merulius quercinus, Striglia inzengae, Striglia quercina, Trametes hexagonoides, Trametes quercina.
Common name: oak mazegill.
Russian name: Gubka dubovaya.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Daedalea quercina is a species of mushroom in the order Polyporales, and the type species of the genus Daedalea. Commonly known as the oak mazegill or maze-gill fungus, the specific epithet refers to the oak genus Quercus, upon which it frequently grows, causing a brown rot. It is found in Europe, Asia, Northern Africa and Australasia. Though inedible, it can be used as a natural comb and has been the subject of chemical research.
Daedalea quercina is a bracket fungus that grows on deciduous trees, particularly oak. In St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, and north-western Russia, it is commonly found in urban parks and forests, often on mature oak trees. The fungus produces annual to biennial fruiting bodies, 5-20 cm wide, with a wavy or lobed margin and a pore surface that is initially white, turning brown with age. It is widely distributed in the region, with frequent records from the St. Petersburg area, including the Kirovsky and Vyborgsky districts, as well as in nearby Leningrad Oblast and other parts of north-western Russia.
Maze-gill fungus (oak mazegill mushroom, Daedalea quercina) in Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 12, 2016Polyanskaya dor., g. Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197755
Maze-gill fungus (oak mazegill mushroom, Daedalea quercina) on an old stump of oak tree in Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 12, 2016Polyanskaya dor., g. Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197755
Brick cap mushrooms (Hypholoma lateritium, Hypholoma sublateritium) together with oak mazegill fungus, Daedalea quercina, near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 16, 2016Polyanskaya dor., g. Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197755
Oak maze-gill mushroom (Daedalea quercina) with a violet patch-forming fungus Tulasnella violea in Dubki Park in Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 2, 2016Dubkovskoye sh., 42, Sestroretsk, g. Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197706
Maze-gill fungus (oak mazegill mushroom, Daedalea quercina) with a violet fungus Tulasnella violea in Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 9, 2016Primorskoye sh., g. Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197755
Maze-gill fungus (oak mazegill mushroom, Daedalea quercina) growing in a cavity near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, February 18, 2017Polyanskaya dor., g. Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197755
Oak maze-gill mushrooms (Daedalea quercina) in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 2, 2017ul. Professora Popova, 2, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197022
Pores of oak maze-gill mushrooms (Daedalea quercina) in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 2, 2017ul. Professora Popova, 2, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197022
Maze-gill fungus (oak mazegill mushroom, Daedalea quercina) on oak logs in area of Blizhnie Dubki near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 31, 2017Primorskoye sh., g. Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197755
Hymenophore of maze-gill fungus (oak mazegill mushroom, Daedalea quercina) on oak logs in area of Blizhnie Dubki near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 31, 2017Primorskoye sh., g. Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197755
Maze-gill fungus (oak mazegill mushroom, Daedalea quercina) in area of Blizhnie Dubki near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, April 24, 2017Primorskoye sh., 16, Lisiy Nos, g. Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197755
Caps of maze-gill fungus (oak mazegill mushroom, Daedalea quercina) in area of Blizhnie Dubki near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, April 24, 2017Primorskoye sh., 16, Lisiy Nos, g. Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197755
Hymenophore of maze-gill fungus (oak mazegill mushroom, Daedalea quercina) in area of Blizhnie Dubki near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, April 24, 2017Primorskoye sh., 16, Lisiy Nos, g. Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197755
Pattern of a cap of maze-gill fungus (oak mazegill mushroom, Daedalea quercina) taken form area near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, April 24, 2017
Texture of a cap of maze-gill fungus (oak mazegill mushroom, Daedalea quercina) taken form area near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, April 24, 2017
Maze-gill fungus (oak mazegill mushroom, Daedalea quercina) near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 2, 2017Polyanskaya dor., Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197755
Oak mazegill mushrooms (Daedalea quercina) on a large stump in Smolenskoe Lutheran Cemetery on Dekabristov Island. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 12, 2024Russia, Saint Petersburg, N 11, 199155, Железноводская Улица 22аObservations of Daedalea quercina in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia reveal its presence in various locations, including Lisiy Nos, Sestroretsk, and Saint Petersburg. The fungus was found growing on old stumps, oak logs, and in cavities, often accompanied by other species like Brick cap mushrooms and Tulasnella violea. It was observed in different seasons, from September to May, with varying stages of growth, including caps, hymenophores, and pores. The fungus was also found in urban areas, such as the Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute and Smolenskoe Lutheran Cemetery. The observations highlight the widespread distribution and adaptability of Daedalea quercina in the region, with a range of habitats and associations with other organisms.
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