Coral fungus Lentaria byssiseda on ash tree in lower Sergievka Park. Old Peterhof, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 5, 2017
Oraniyenbaumskoye Shosse, 2, Petergof, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 198504Russian name: Lentariya prostaya.
Lentaria byssiseda is a species of fungus that belongs to the family Auriculariaceae. In St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, and north-western Russia, it has been found growing on dead wood, particularly on deciduous trees such as birch and alder. The fungus produces small, hairy or velvety fruiting bodies that are typically yellowish-brown to brown in color. It is a relatively rare species in the region, but can be found in moist, shaded areas with rich organic matter.
Coral fungus Lentaria byssiseda on ash tree in lower Sergievka Park. Old Peterhof, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 5, 2017Oraniyenbaumskoye Shosse, 2, Petergof, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 198504
Coral fungus Lentaria byssiseda at the base of ash tree in lower Sergievka Park. Old Peterhof, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 5, 2017Oraniyenbaumskoye Shosse, 2, Petergof, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 198504
Small coral fungus Lentaria byssiseda at the base of ash tree in lower Sergievka Park. Old Peterhof, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 5, 2017Oraniyenbaumskoye Shosse, 2, Petergof, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 198504Observations of Lentaria byssiseda in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia reveal that the fungus grows on ash trees. In lower Sergievka Park, Old Peterhof, west of Saint Petersburg, the coral fungus was found on an ash tree on October 5, 2017. Specifically, it was observed at the base of the tree, with one instance being a small specimen. The same location yielded another observation of the fungus, also at the base of an ash tree, suggesting a preference for this habitat. These sightings indicate that Lentaria byssiseda can be found in this region, particularly in association with ash trees, and may be relatively common in certain areas, such as lower Sergievka Park. The observations were made on the same day, providing a snapshot of the fungus's presence in this specific location.
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