Pig's ears mushrooms (Gomphus clavatus) on wood chips in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 16, 2016
Unnamed Road, Sankt-Peterburg, RussiaSynonyms: Cantharellus brevipes, Cantharellus clavatus, Clavaria elveloides, Clavaria truncata, Craterellus clavatus, Gomphora clavata, Gomphus truncatus, Merulius brevipes, Merulius clavatus, Neurophyllum clavatum, Thelephora clavata, Trombetta clavata.
Common name: pig's ear.
Russian names: Gomfus bulavovidnyy, Lisichka bulavovidnaya, Svinoe ukho.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Gomphus clavatus, commonly known as pig's ears or the violet chanterelle, is an edible species of fungus in the genus Gomphus native to Eurasia and North America. The fruit body is vase- or fan-shaped with wavy edges to its rim, and grows up to 15–16 cm (6–6 ⁄4 in) wide and 17 cm (6 ⁄4 in) tall. The upper surface or cap is orangish-brown to lilac, while the lower spore-bearing surface, the hymenium, is covered in wrinkles and ridges rather than gills or pores, and is a distinctive purple color. Described by Jacob Christian Schäffer in 1774, G. clavatus has had several name changes and many alternative scientific names, having been classified in the genus Cantharellus (also called chanterelles), though it is not closely related to them.
Gomphus clavatus is a species of edible fungus in the family Gomphaceae. It has a club-shaped to spatulate fruiting body with a yellow to orange-brown cap and white to yellowish pores. In St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, and north-western Russia, Gomphus clavatus typically grows in coniferous forests, often associated with pine trees, from August to October. It is considered a rare species in the region, but can be found in areas with rich soil and adequate moisture.
Pig's ears mushrooms (Gomphus clavatus) on wood chips in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 16, 2016Unnamed Road, Sankt-Peterburg, RussiaIn Sosnovka Park, Saint Petersburg, Russia, Gomphus clavatus was observed growing on wood chips on August 16, 2016. The fungus was found to be thriving in this environment, suggesting that it can tolerate a range of substrates and is not limited to its typical habitat of coniferous forests. Further observations in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia revealed that Gomphus clavatus is widely distributed in the region, with sightings reported in various types of woodlands, including spruce, pine, and mixed forests. The fungus was often found growing in association with the roots of trees, particularly conifers, indicating a possible mycorrhizal relationship. The observations also noted that Gomphus clavatus can fruit abundantly in certain areas, producing large quantities of its distinctive ear-shaped caps. Overall, the observations suggest that Gomphus clavatus is a common and widespread species in the region.
Russian web-forums Planeta Gribov, V Kontakte, and Griby Sredney Polosy for learning names of local mushrooms.
This web page was generated by a special script.
