Oak Curtain Crust fungus (Hymenochaete rubiginosa mushrooms) near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, February 18, 2017
Polyanskaya dor., g. Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197755Synonyms: Auricularia ferruginea, Helvella rubiginosa, Hymenochaete ferruginea, Stereum ferrugineum, Stereum rubiginosum, Thelephora ferruginea, Thelephora rubiginosa.
Common name: oak curtain crust.
Russian names: Gimenokheta krasno-rzhavaya, Gimenokhete rzhavo-krasnaya, Gimenokheta krasno-buraya.
Hymenochaete rubiginosa is a species of fungus that grows on dead wood, characterized by its reddish-brown to dark brown crust-like fruiting body with setae on the underside. In St. Petersburg and Leningrad Oblast, it has been found on various deciduous tree species, including birch, alder, and willow. In north-western Russia, it is commonly encountered in forests and parks, often on fallen logs or stumps, with a preference for moist environments. The fungus is widespread in the region, with frequent records from summer to autumn.
Oak Curtain Crust fungus (Hymenochaete rubiginosa mushrooms) near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, February 18, 2017Polyanskaya dor., g. Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197755
Oak Curtain Crust fungus (Hymenochaete rubiginosa) on an oak stump in area of Blizhnie Dubki near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, April 7, 2017Polyanskaya dor., g. Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197755
Brown caps of Oak Curtain Crust fungus (Hymenochaete rubiginosa) on an oak stump in area of Blizhnie Dubki near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, April 7, 2017Polyanskaya dor., g. Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197755
Oak Curtain Crust fungus (Hymenochaete rubiginosa) on a cut surface of an oak stump in area of Blizhnie Dubki near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, April 7, 2017Polyanskaya dor., g. Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197755Observations of Hymenochaete rubiginosa in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia reveal the fungus grows on oak stumps and trees. On February 18, 2017, it was spotted near Lisiy Nos, west of Saint Petersburg. Further observations on April 7, 2017, in the same area showed the fungus on an oak stump with brown caps visible. The fungus was also found on a cut surface of an oak stump, indicating its ability to grow on exposed wood. The sightings suggest that Hymenochaete rubiginosa is present in the region, particularly on oak trees and stumps, and can be found during different times of the year, including winter and spring. The fungus appears to thrive in the area's climate and environment, forming distinctive brown caps on its host trees.
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