King Alfred's cake fungus Daldinia concentrica near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, April 18, 2017
Zapadniy Skorostnoy Diameter, g. Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197758Synonyms: Daldinia intermedia, Daldinia tuberosa, Daldinia vernicosa, Fungus fraxineus, Hemisphaeria concentrica, Hemisphaeria tuberosa, Hypoxylon concentricum, Hypoxylon tuberosum, Lycoperdon atrum, Lycoperdon fraxineum, Peripherostoma concentricum, Sphaeria concentrica, Sphaeria fraxinea, Sphaeria tuberosa, Sphaeria tunicata, Stromatosphaeria concentrica, Valsa tuberosa.
Common names: King Alfred's cakes, cramp balls.
Russian name: Daldiniya kontsetricheskaya.
Extract from Wikipedia article: The inedible fungus Daldinia concentrica is known by several common names, including King Alfred's cake, cramp balls, and coal fungus. As with other fungi the light spores are distributed globally and the fungi develop wherever conditions are suitable - it lives on dead and decaying wood, and is a common, widespread saprotroph.
Daldinia concentrica is a fungus that grows on decaying wood, characterized by its distinctive concentric zones of color. In St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, and north-western Russia, it is commonly found in forests, parks, and along waterways, particularly on birch, aspen, and alder trees. It typically fruits from July to October, with a preference for moist, shaded areas. The fungus is relatively widespread in the region, with frequent records from the Leningrad Oblast and occasional findings in the Murmansk Oblast and Republic of Karelia.
King Alfred's cake fungus Daldinia concentrica near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, April 18, 2017Zapadniy Skorostnoy Diameter, g. Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197758The observation of Daldinia concentrica in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia revealed its presence in the region. On April 18, 2017, the fungus was found near Dibuny, northwest of Saint Petersburg. The species was identified as King Alfred's cake fungus, characterized by its distinctive appearance. The observation suggests that Daldinia concentrica is present in the area, likely growing on decaying wood or other organic matter. Further observations may be necessary to determine the full extent of its distribution and abundance in the region. The discovery of this species in north-western Russia contributes to the understanding of the region's mycological diversity. The observation was made in a specific location, providing valuable information about the habitat and growth patterns of Daldinia concentrica in the area. This data can be used for future studies on the species' ecology and distribution.
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