Spruce needle beacon mushrooms (Heyderia abietis) taken from area near Pervomayskoe, Vyborg Region. Russia, September 30, 2016Synonyms: Gymnomitrula abietis, Leotia mitrula, Mitrula abietis.
Common name: spruce needle beacon.
Russian names: Kheyderiya elovaya, Kheyderiya pikhtovaya.
Heyderia abietis is a species of fungus in the family Helotiaceae. It is found in coniferous forests, typically growing on needles of Abies spp., particularly Norway spruce. In St. Petersburg and Leningrad Oblast, as well as north-western Russia, Heyderia abietis has been recorded as a common component of fungal communities, often fruiting in late summer to early autumn. The fungus produces small, white to cream-colored apothecia with a smooth, waxy appearance. Local collections have helped elucidate its distribution and ecological preferences in the region.
Spruce needle beacon mushrooms (Heyderia abietis) taken from area near Pervomayskoe, Vyborg Region. Russia, September 30, 2016Observations of Heyderia abietis in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia revealed that the fungus grows on spruce needles. Specimens collected from the area near Pervomayskoe, Vyborg Region, Russia on September 30, 2016, were found to be abundant. The mushrooms were typically small, with caps ranging in color from white to pale brown. They were often clustered together on the needles, forming distinctive groups. Microscopic examination revealed characteristic features of the species, including the presence of clamp connections and distinctive spore morphology. The fungus was found to be widely distributed in the region, with sightings reported in various locations throughout Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia. The observations suggest that Heyderia abietis is a common component of the fungal flora in this region, playing a role in decomposing organic matter and recycling nutrients.
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