Extract from Wikipedia article: Peziza badia is a species of apothecial fungus belonging to the family Pezizaceae. This is one of the more familiar of the cup fungi of Europe, appearing as irregular dark brown cups up to 8 cm in diameter, often in small groups, on soil in woodland. The species tends to be seen more frequently on sandy soils and favours bare ground, e.g. at the sides of paths. This is a frequently observed European species with scattered records from many other parts of the world.
AI-generated description
Peziza badia is a species of cup fungus that grows on soil, decaying wood, and other organic matter. In St. Petersburg and Leningrad Oblast, it typically fruits from July to October, often in moist, shaded areas with rich soil. In north-western Russia, it has been found in various habitats, including forests, meadows, and along roadsides, with a preference for acidic soils and association with coniferous trees. The fungus produces small to medium-sized, brownish-red cups with a wavy or wrinkled margin, reaching 2-6 cm in diameter.
Bay Cup mushrooms (Peziza badia) near Kavgolovskoe Lake south from Oselki, 8 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 25, 2013 Novaya, 12А, Kavgolovo, Leningrad Oblast, Russia
Bay Cup mushrooms (Peziza badia) near Lisiy Nos, south from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 3, 2016 Primorskoye sh., g. Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197755
Bay cup fungus (Peziza badia(?)) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, June 30, 2017 Severnyy pr., 20к2, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 194295
Bay cup mushrooms (Peziza badia) on sandy roadside in Lembolovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 5, 2017 Unnamed Road, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188695
Bay cup fungus (Peziza badia) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 6, 2017 Unnamed Road, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia
Bay cup fungus (Peziza badia) in swampy area in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 6, 2017 Unnamed Road, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia
Bay cup fungus (Peziza badia) in Kuzmolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 26, 2017 Unnamed Road, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188663
Bay cup fungus (Peziza badia) in a pine forest in Kuzmolovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, July 26, 2017 Unnamed Road, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188663
Bay cup fungus (Peziza badia) in a forest near Okhta River in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 1, 2017 Glavnaya, 107, Syargi, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188664
Mature bay cup fungus (Peziza badia)(?) in moss in Tarkhovka near Sestroretsk. West from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 15, 2017 Primorskoye sh., Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197701
Bay cup fungus (Peziza badia) on roadside near Lembolovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 27, 2017 Unnamed Road, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188695
Large bay cup fungus (Peziza badia)(?) in Petiayarvi, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 17, 2017 Unnamed Road, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188732
Large bay cup fungus (Peziza badia)(?) on sandy roadside in Petiayarvi, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 17, 2017 Unnamed Road, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188732
Bay cup fungus (Peziza badia) in Tarkhovka near Sestroretsk. West from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 18, 2018 Primorskoye Shosse, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197701
Bay cup fungus (Peziza badia)(?) on rich soil on roadside near Lisiy Nos. West from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 26, 2018 Polyanskaya Doroga, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197755
Bay cup fungus (Peziza badia) on an old bonfire site in a coastal forest between Lisiy Nos and Olgino, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 6, 2018 Экотропа "У Лукоморья", Лисий Нос, Санкт-Петербург, Северо-Западный федеральный округ, 189645, Россия
AI-generated summary of observations
Observations of Peziza badia in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia reveal the fungus grows in various habitats, including near lakes, on sandy roadsides, and in forests. It has been spotted in areas such as Kavgolovskoe Lake, Lisiy Nos, Sosnovka Park, Lembolovo, and Tarkhovka, often in late summer and early fall. The fungus appears to thrive in moist environments, including swampy areas and near rivers, like the Okhta River. It has also been found on rich soil and old bonfire sites. The observations span several years, from 2013 to 2018, and suggest that Peziza badia is a relatively common species in the region, with some variations in size and color noted among the specimens. The fungus grows in association with moss, pine trees, and other vegetation, indicating its adaptability to different ecosystems.
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