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Fungi: Basidiomycota: Dacrymycetes: Dacrymycetales: Dacrymycetaceae: Ditiola radicata (Alb. & Schwein.) Fr., 1822

Ditiola radicata

Synonyms: Coryne gyrocephala, Dacrymyces deliquescens, Dacrymyces radicatus, Dacryopsis gyrocephala, Helotium radicatum, Peziza turbo, Tremella gyrocephala.

Russian name: Ditiola ukorenennaya.

AI-generated description

Ditiola radicata is a species of fungus that belongs to the family Exidiaceae. It is characterized by its white to yellowish-brown fruiting body with a wrinkled to warty surface. In St. Petersburg and Leningrad Oblast, Ditiola radicata has been found growing on various substrates, including decaying wood and plant debris. In north-western Russia, the fungus typically fruits from July to October, with peak activity in August and September. It is often associated with moist, shaded environments and can be found in forests, parks, and other wooded areas.

Photos of this mushroom from the area of St. Petersburg, Russia

Jelly mushrooms <B>Ditiola radicata</B> in Monrepo (Mon Repos) Park. Vyborg, Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2017-06-23.htm">June 23, 2017</A>
LinkJelly mushrooms Ditiola radicata in Monrepo (Mon Repos) Park. Vyborg, Russia, June 23, 2017
Location on mapsUralskaya ul., 89, Vyborg, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188811
Jelly mushrooms <B>Ditiola radicata</B> on a log in Monrepo (Mon Repos) Park. Vyborg, Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2017-06-23.htm">June 23, 2017</A>
LinkJelly mushrooms Ditiola radicata on a log in Monrepo (Mon Repos) Park. Vyborg, Russia, June 23, 2017
Location on mapsUralskaya ul., 89, Vyborg, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188811
Jelly fungus <B>Ditiola radicata</B> in Monrepo (Mon Repos) Park. Vyborg, Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2017-06-23.htm">June 23, 2017</A>
LinkJelly fungus Ditiola radicata in Monrepo (Mon Repos) Park. Vyborg, Russia, June 23, 2017
Location on mapsUralskaya ul., 89, Vyborg, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188811
Orange mushrooms <B>Ditiola radicata</B> in Monrepo (Mon Repos) Park. Vyborg, Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2017-06-23.htm">June 23, 2017</A>
LinkOrange mushrooms Ditiola radicata in Monrepo (Mon Repos) Park. Vyborg, Russia, June 23, 2017
Location on mapsUralskaya ul., 89, Vyborg, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188811
Close up of jelly mushrooms <B>Ditiola radicata</B> in Monrepo (Mon Repos) Park. Vyborg, Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2017-06-23.htm">June 23, 2017</A>
LinkClose up of jelly mushrooms Ditiola radicata in Monrepo (Mon Repos) Park. Vyborg, Russia, June 23, 2017
Location on mapsUralskaya ul., 89, Vyborg, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188811

AI-generated summary of observations

In Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia, observations of the fungus Ditiola radicata were made in Monrepo Park, Vyborg. The fungus was found growing on various substrates, including logs, with multiple sightings recorded on June 23, 2017. The appearances of the fungus varied, with some individuals exhibiting a jelly-like texture and others displaying orange hues. Close-up observations revealed detailed features of the fungus. The sightings in Monrepo Park suggest that Ditiola radicata is present in the region, with the park's environment supporting its growth. The variety of forms and colors observed indicate a level of diversity within the species in this area. Overall, the observations provide insight into the occurrence and characteristics of Ditiola radicata in north-western Russia. The fungus appears to thrive in the park's conditions, making it a notable species in the region's mycological landscape.

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Acknowledgements

Russian web-forums Planeta Gribov, V Kontakte, and Griby Sredney Polosy for learning names of local mushrooms.

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