Anemone cup mushroom (Dumontinia tuberosa) near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 9, 2017
Primorskoye sh., Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197755Synonyms: Helvella tuberosa, Hymenoscyphus tuberosus, Macroscyphus tuberosus, Octospora tuberosa, Peziza tuberosa, Rutstroemia tuberosa, Sclerotinia tuberosa, Sclerotinia ulmariae, Whetzelinia tuberosa.
Common name: anemone cup.
Russian names: Dumontiniya shishkovidnaya, Dumontiniya shishkovataya, Dumontiniya, Dumontiniya klubnevaya.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Dumontinia is a fungal genus in the family Sclerotiniaceae. The genus is monotypic, containing the single species Dumontinia tuberosa, found in Europe.
Dumontinia tuberosa is a species of fungus that belongs to the family Sclerotiniaceae. It is characterized by its underground sclerotia, which are globose to irregular in shape and 1-5 cm in diameter. In St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, and north-western Russia, Dumontinia tuberosa has been found in meadows, forests, and along roadsides, typically associated with plants of the family Rosaceae, such as Potentilla and Fragaria. The fungus fruits from June to September, producing apothecia that are 1-4 cm in diameter, cup-shaped, and white to pale yellow in color.
Anemone cup mushroom (Dumontinia tuberosa) near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 9, 2017Primorskoye sh., Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197755
Long stalk of anemone cup mushroom (Dumontinia tuberosa) near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 9, 2017Primorskoye sh., Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197755
Cup and a stalk of anemone cup fungus (Dumontinia tuberosa) near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 9, 2017Primorskoye sh., Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197755Observations in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia reveal the presence of Dumontinia tuberosa, also known as the anemone cup mushroom. Near Lisiy Nos, west of Saint Petersburg, the fungus was found on May 9, 2017. The specimens observed had distinctive characteristics, including a long stalk and a cup-shaped fruiting body. The cups were attached to the stalks, showcasing the unique morphology of this species. The observations suggest that Dumontinia tuberosa can be found in the region during the spring season, specifically in May. The specific location near Lisiy Nos appears to provide a suitable habitat for this fungus, allowing it to grow and develop its characteristic cup-shaped structure. Further observations may reveal more about the distribution and ecology of this species in north-western Russia. The fungus's growth habits and preferred environments can be inferred from these sightings.
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