Synonyms: Agaricus epiphloeus, Agaricus hiemalis, Hemimycena hiemalis, Marasmiellus hiemalis, Mycena corticola, Mycena epiphloea, Mycena hiemalis.
Russian name: Mitsena zimnyaya.
Phloeomana hiemalis is a species of fungus that belongs to the family Phelemariaceae. It is found in St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, and north-western Russia, typically growing on deciduous trees, especially birch and aspen. The fungus produces small, brownish to blackish fruiting bodies that resemble tiny cups or disks, often with a hairy or fuzzy appearance. In the region, Phloeomana hiemalis usually fruits in late summer to early autumn, and its presence has been documented in various habitats, including urban parks, forests, and woodland edges.
Phloeomana hiemalis was observed growing on a rotten chaga in the Dibuny-Pesochny area near Saint Petersburg, Russia, on March 4, 2017. Later observations were made near Lisiy Nos, west of Saint Petersburg, where the fungus was found on mossy oaks. On September 6, 2018, close-up photographs were taken of the mushrooms, showcasing their gills and growth habits on the oak trees. The fungus was observed to thrive in these environments, with multiple instances of growth recorded in the Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia regions. The observations highlight the species' ability to colonize various substrates, including decaying matter and moss-covered tree trunks, in the region's temperate climate.
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