Elastic saddle mushrooms (Helvella elastica) on roadside near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 31, 2017
Primorskoye Shosse, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197755Synonyms: Helvella albida, Helvella fuliginosa, Helvella guepinioides, Helvella klotzschiana, Helvella pulla, Leptopodia elastica, Leptopodia klotzschiana, Leptopodia pulla, Patella albida, Peziza hemisphaerica, Peziza hirsuta, Peziza hispida, Sepultaria albida, Tubipeda elastica.
Common name: elastic saddle.
Russian names: Lopastnik uprugiy, Leptopodiya elastika, Lopastnik elastichnyy.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Helvella elastica, commonly known as the flexible Helvella, or the elastic saddle, is a species of fungi in the Helvellaceae family, Pezizales order. It is found in Asia, Europe, and North America. It has a roughly saddle-shaped yellow-brown cap atop a whitish stipe, and grows on soil in woods. Another colloquial name is the brown elfin saddle.
Helvella elastica is a species of fungi that belongs to the family Helvellaceae. It is characterized by its small to medium size, with a cap that ranges from 2-6 cm in diameter, and a stem that is typically longer than the cap is wide. The cap is often irregularly shaped, wavy or lobed, and has a reddish-brown to dark brown color. The fungus grows in association with trees, particularly conifers, and can be found in forests, wooded areas, and sometimes in urban parks. In St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, and north-western Russia, Helvella elastica typically fruits from late summer to early autumn, often in moist, shaded areas with rich soil. It is considered a rare species in the region, but can be found in certain localities, such as the forests of the Karelian Isthmus and the environs of St. Petersburg.
Elastic saddle mushrooms (Helvella elastica) on roadside near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 31, 2017Primorskoye Shosse, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197755
Elastic saddle (flexible) mushrooms (Helvella elastica) on roadside near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 31, 2017Primorskoye Shosse, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197755
Elastic saddle mushrooms (Helvella elastica) near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 1, 2018
Young elastic saddle (flexible) mushrooms (Helvella elastica) near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 6, 2018Экотропа "У Лукоморья", Лисий Нос, Санкт-Петербург, Северо-Западный федеральный округ, 189645, РоссияObservations of Helvella elastica in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia reveal that the fungus can be found on roadsides, as seen near Lisiy Nos, west of Saint Petersburg. The mushrooms were spotted on August 31, 2017, and again on September 1, 2018, indicating a possible annual growth pattern. Young specimens were also observed on September 6, 2018, suggesting that the species may have a relatively long fruiting period. The fungus appears to thrive in this region, with multiple sightings in close proximity to each other. The observations took place over two consecutive years, providing insight into the species' habits and distribution in north-western Russia. The roadside habitat suggests that Helvella elastica can tolerate disturbed environments and may be adaptable to human-altered landscapes.
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