Small bright yellow mushroom Ditiola peziziformis on a trunk of a small pine in swampy area of Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, February 14, 2017
Unnamed Road, Sankt-Peterburg, RussiaSynonyms: Ditiola luteoalba, Exidia peziziformis, Femsjonia luteoalba, Femsjonia peziziformis, Guepinia luteoalba.
Russian name: Ditiola petsitsevidnaya.
Ditiola peziziformis is a species of fungus that belongs to the family Ditiolaceae. It is characterized by its pezizoid to discoid fruiting body, typically 1-5 cm in diameter, with a wavy or lobed margin and a reddish-brown to brown hymenium. In St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, and north-western Russia, Ditiola peziziformis has been found growing on decaying wood, particularly coniferous logs, stumps, and branches, often in moist, shaded areas. The fungus is typically encountered during the summer and autumn months, from July to October.
Small bright yellow mushroom Ditiola peziziformis on a trunk of a small pine in swampy area of Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, February 14, 2017Unnamed Road, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia
Yellow mushroom Ditiola peziziformis(?) on a pine tree in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 15, 2017Svetlanovskiy pr., 61к1, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 194064
Jelly fungus Ditiola peziziformis on a spruce log in Petiayarvi, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 17, 2017Unnamed Road, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188732
Mushrooms Ditiola peziziformis on a spruce log in Petiayarvi, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 17, 2017Unnamed Road, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188732Observations of Ditiola peziziformis in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia reveal the fungus grows on various tree species. In Sosnovka Park, Saint Petersburg, it was found on a small pine trunk in a swampy area in February and on a pine tree in March, appearing as small bright yellow mushrooms. In Petiayarvi, north of Saint Petersburg, the fungus was observed on spruce logs in September, manifesting as jelly-like growths and typical mushrooms. The observations suggest Ditiola peziziformis can thrive on different coniferous trees, including pine and spruce, in various environments, from swampy areas to forested regions, and can be present throughout the year, with sightings recorded in February, March, and September. These findings contribute to understanding the habitat preferences and seasonal occurrence of this fungus in north-western Russia.
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