Panellus ringens is a species of fungus that grows on decaying wood, particularly deciduous trees. In St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, and north-western Russia, it has been found to fruit in late summer to early fall, typically on logs, stumps, and branches of birch, aspen, and alder. The fungus produces small to medium-sized, funnel-shaped or wavy caps that are yellowish-brown to brown in color, with a white to pale yellow spore print. It is considered a rare species in the region, but can be locally common in areas with abundant deciduous wood debris.
Mushrooms Panellus ringens on a fallen alder tree in area of an old brick factory between Pesochnaya and Dibuny north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 26, 2017 Zaprudnaya ul., Pesochnyy, g. Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197758
Caps of mushrooms Panellus ringens on a dry willow near Chornaya River between Pesochnaya and Dibuny north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, April 3, 2017 Proletarskiy pr., 31, Pesochnyy, g. Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197758
Mushrooms Panellus ringens on a dry willow near Chornaya River between Pesochnaya and Dibuny north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, April 3, 2017 Proletarskiy pr., 31, Pesochnyy, g. Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197758
Caps of mushrooms Panellus ringens found between Pesochnaya and Dibuny north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, April 3, 2017 pr. Raevskogo, 24, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 194064
Mushrooms Panellus ringens on a birch in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, April 22, 2017 Svetlanovskiy pr., 61к1, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 194064
Caps of mushrooms Panellus ringens in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, April 22, 2017 Svetlanovskiy pr., 61к1, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 194064
Gills of mushrooms Panellus ringens in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, April 22, 2017 Svetlanovskiy pr., 61к1, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 194064
Mushrooms Panellus ringens in snow in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, April 22, 2017 Svetlanovskiy pr., 61к1, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 194064
Witches butter mushroom (jelly fungus, Exidia nigricans) with Panellus ringens(?) on a fallen birch near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 6, 2019 Primorskoye Shosse, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197755
AI-generated summary of observations
Mushrooms of Panellus ringens were observed growing on various substrates in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia. On March 26, 2017, they were found on a fallen alder tree near an old brick factory between Pesochnaya and Dibuny. Later, on April 3, 2017, they were observed on dry willows near Chornaya River in the same area. The mushrooms were also spotted in Sosnovka Park in Saint Petersburg on April 22, 2017, growing on birch trees. Additional observations included growth on fallen birch near Lisiy Nos on May 6, 2019, and co-occurrence with Exidia nigricans. The fungus was found to thrive in different environments, from dry willows to snow-covered areas, highlighting its adaptability. These sightings provide insight into the habitat preferences and distribution of Panellus ringens in north-western Russia.
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