Woolly velvet polypore mushrooms (Onnia tomentosa)(?) in fire ditch in Lembolovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 5, 2017
Unnamed Road, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188695Synonyms: Boletus tomentosus, Coltricia tomentosa, Inonotus tomentosus, Microporus tomentosus, Mucronoporus tomentosus, Pelloporus tomentosus, Polyporus peakensis, Polyporus tomentosus, Polystictus tomentosus, Xanthochrous tomentosus.
Common name: woolly velvet polypore.
Russian name: Onniya voylochnaya.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Onnia tomentosa is a species of fungus in the family Hymenochaetaceae commonly known as the woolly velvet polypore. It is frequently found in coniferous forests at higher altitudes, often growing in large groups, rather rare at lower altitudes. It is a plant pathogen, and causes tomentosus root rot, primarily in spruce. It was formerly known as Inonotus tomentosum (Fr.) Teng until molecular phylogenetic analysis led to major revisions in the classification of the Hymenochaetaceae.
Onnia tomentosa is a species of fungus in the family Hymenochaetaceae. It is characterized by its velvety to woolly cap, typically 3-8 cm in diameter, with a range of colors from brown to grayish-brown. In St. Petersburg and Leningrad Oblast, it has been found growing on decaying wood, stumps, and tree roots, often in association with coniferous trees. In north-western Russia, O. tomentosa is considered a relatively rare species, but can be encountered in forests dominated by spruce, fir, or pine, particularly in areas with moist and humid conditions. Fruiting bodies typically appear from July to October.
Woolly velvet polypore mushrooms (Onnia tomentosa)(?) in fire ditch in Lembolovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 5, 2017Unnamed Road, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188695
Upper view of woolly velvet polypore mushrooms (Onnia tomentosa)(?) in fire ditch in Lembolovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 5, 2017Unnamed Road, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188695
Woolly velvet polypore mushrooms (Onnia tomentosa) in Lindulovskaya Larch Grove, near Roshchino, 30 miles north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 4, 2018Lindulovskaya Doroga, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia
Pores of a woolly velvet polypore mushroom (Onnia tomentosa) in Lindulovskaya Larch Grove, near Roshchino, 30 miles north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 4, 2018Unnamed Road, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia
Woolly velvet polypore mushroom (Onnia tomentosa) in Lindulovskaya Larch Grove, near Roshchino, 30 miles north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 4, 2018Unnamed Road, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia
Woolly velvet polypore mushrooms (Onnia tomentosa)(?) under broadleaf trees between houses near Toreza Prospect. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 4, 2018Prospekt Toreza, 94, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 194017Observations of Onnia tomentosa in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia reveal its presence in various environments. The fungus was found in a fire ditch in Lembolovo, 40 miles north of Saint Petersburg, on July 5, 2017. It was also spotted in Lindulovskaya Larch Grove, near Roshchino, 30 miles north-west of Saint Petersburg, on September 4, 2018, where its pores were observed. Additionally, the mushroom was found under broadleaf trees between houses near Toreza Prospect in Saint Petersburg on the same day. The observations suggest that Onnia tomentosa can thrive in different settings, including wooded areas and urban environments, in the region. The fungus appears to be relatively common in the area, with multiple sightings recorded over a period of time. Its presence was documented through photographs, providing visual evidence of its existence.
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