Slate grey saddle mushroom (fluted black elfin saddle, Helvella lacunosa) collected during a mushroom excursion in Komarovo near Shchuchye Lake, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 17, 2016
Ozernaya ul., Russia, 197733Synonyms: Costapeda lacunosa, Helvella cinerea, Helvella costata, Helvella infula, Helvella leucophaea, Helvella mitra, Helvella monacella, Helvella pallescens, Helvella subcostata, Helvella sulcata, Phallus brunneus.
Common name: elfin saddle.
Russian names: Lopastnik yamchatyy, Lopastnik borozdchatyy, Gelvella borozdchataya.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Helvella lacunosa, known as the slate grey saddle or fluted black elfin saddle in North America, simply as the elfin saddle in Britain, is an ascomycete fungus of the family Helvellaceae. It is probably the most common species in the genus Helvella. The mushroom is readily identified by its irregularly shaped grey cap, fluted stem, and fuzzy undersurfaces. It is found in Eastern North America and in Europe, near deciduous and coniferous trees in summer and autumn.
Helvella lacunosa is a species of fungus that belongs to the family Helvellaceae. It is characterized by its irregularly shaped cap with wavy or lobed margins, typically 2-6 cm in diameter, and a stipe of similar length. The cap is often grayish-brown to dark brown, while the stipe is whitish to pale brown. In St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, and north-western Russia, Helvella lacunosa has been found growing in association with coniferous trees, particularly spruce and pine, in moist, acidic soils. Fruitings typically occur from late summer to early autumn, often in areas with rich organic matter and moderate shade. Local records indicate that the species is not uncommon in the region, but its distribution can be patchy and dependent on specific habitat conditions.
Slate grey saddle mushroom (fluted black elfin saddle, Helvella lacunosa) collected during a mushroom excursion in Komarovo near Shchuchye Lake, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 17, 2016Ozernaya ul., Russia, 197733
Elfin saddle mushrooms (Helvella lacunosa) on an old campfire site in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 6, 2017Unnamed Road, Sankt-Peterburg, RussiaObservations of Helvella lacunosa in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia reveal its presence in various environments. The fungus was found in Komarovo near Shchuchye Lake, approximately northwest of Saint Petersburg, on September 17, 2016, where it grew as a slate grey saddle mushroom. Additionally, it was observed on an old campfire site in Sosnovka Park, Saint Petersburg, on July 6, 2017, growing as elfin saddle mushrooms. The species appears to thrive in areas with disturbed soil, such as campfire sites, and can be found in the region during the summer and early fall months. Its growth habits and preferred substrates suggest adaptability to different environments, including urban parks and natural areas near lakes. These findings contribute to a better understanding of the distribution and ecology of Helvella lacunosa in north-western Russia.
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