Recurved cup fungus (Peziza repanda)(?) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 16, 2017
Unnamed Road, Sankt-Peterburg, RussiaSynonyms: Aleuria ampliata, Aleuria repanda, Aleuria varia, Discina repanda, Galactinia repanda, Geopyxis cocotina, Infundibulum linteicola, Peziza linteicola, Peziza varia, Plicaria repanda.
Common name: palamino cup.
Russian names: Petsitsa raspustivshayasya, Petsitsa izmenchivaya.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Peziza repanda, commonly known as the Palomino cup or recurved cup, is a species of fungus in the genus Peziza, family Pezizaceae.
Peziza repanda is a species of cup fungus that grows on soil, decaying organic matter, and plant debris. In St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, and north-western Russia, it typically fruits in late summer to early autumn, often in moist, shaded areas with rich soil. The fungus has been found in various habitats, including forests, meadows, and urban parks, with a preference for calcareous soils. Its distribution in the region is widespread, but sporadic, with fruiting bodies usually solitary or in small groups.
Recurved cup fungus (Peziza repanda)(?) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 16, 2017Unnamed Road, Sankt-Peterburg, RussiaObservations of Peziza repanda in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia reveal its presence in various habitats. In Sosnovka Park, Saint Petersburg, the fungus was found on July 16, 2017, with recurved cup-shaped fruiting bodies. The species is typically associated with rich soils and deciduous trees, suggesting a preference for nutrient-rich environments. Further observations in the region have confirmed its occurrence in similar habitats, including forests and woodland edges. The fungus tends to grow singly or in small groups, often on soil or decaying organic matter. Its distribution appears to be scattered throughout the region, with records from various localities in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia, indicating a widespread but not abundant presence of Peziza repanda in these areas. The species' fruiting bodies are typically small to medium-sized, ranging in color from brown to tan.
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