Saucer-shaped sexual stage of Holwaya mucida fungus on mushroom show in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 30, 2017Synonyms: Acrospermum caliciiforme, Bulgaria ophiobolus, Ceratopodium giganteum, Chlorosplenium canadense, Coryne ellisii, Coryne gigantea, Crinula caliciiformis, Crinula mucida, Dacryopsis ellisiana, Dendrostilbella ulmicola, Ditiola mucida, Graphium giganteum, Holwaya gigantea, Holwaya leptosperma, Holwaya ophiobolus, Holwaya tiliacea, Lecanidion leptospermum, Patellaria leptosperma, Stilbum giganteum, Stilbum magnum.
Russian name: Kholveya slizistaya.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Holwaya is a genus of fungi in the family Bulgariaceae. Holwaya is monotypic, containing the single species Holwaya mucida, which was originally named Bulgaria ophiobolus by Job Bicknell Ellis in 1883, and later transferred to the newly created Holwaya by Pier Andrea Saccardo in 1889. Holwaya mucida has an anamorph known as Crinula caliciiformis.
Holwaya mucida is a species of fungus that belongs to the family Pezizaceae. In St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, and north-western Russia, it has been found growing on moist soil, decaying wood, and other organic matter, typically in coniferous forests. The fungus produces small to medium-sized, cup-shaped fruiting bodies that are 1-5 cm in diameter, with a slimy, mucilaginous exterior and a smooth, yellowish-brown interior. It is considered a rare species in the region, with limited records of its occurrence.
Saucer-shaped sexual stage of Holwaya mucida fungus on mushroom show in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 30, 2017
Saucer-shaped sexual stage of Holwaya mucida mushrooms on a tree bark on mushroom show in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 30, 2017Observations of Holwaya mucida in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia reveal the presence of its saucer-shaped sexual stage. On September 30, 2017, this stage was spotted on mushrooms at the Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Additionally, the fungus was found growing on tree bark with mushrooms at the same location, showcasing its ability to thrive on different substrates. The sightings suggest that Holwaya mucida is able to grow and reproduce in the region's botanical gardens, highlighting its adaptability to controlled environments. These observations contribute to a better understanding of the fungus's habits and distribution in north-western Russia. Further study may uncover more about its ecological role and potential interactions with other organisms in the area. The specific date and location provide valuable context for future research on Holwaya mucida.
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