Jellylike black urn mushroom (Plectania melastoma) on mushroom show in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 27, 2017
ulitsa Professora Popova, 2к3, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197022Synonyms: Bulgaria melastoma, Calycina melastoma, Lachnea melastoma, Mollisia atrorufa, Peziza atrorufa, Peziza melastoma, Peziza rhizopus, Peziza stenostoma, Plectania stenostoma, Pyrenopeziza atrorufa, Rhizopodella melastoma, Sarcoscypha melastoma, Sarcoscypha stenostoma, Scypharia melastoma, Urnula melastoma.
Common name: corona cup.
Russian name: Plektaniya chernoustaya.
Plectania melastoma is a species of fungus in the family Sarcosomataceae. It has been found in St. Petersburg and Leningrad Oblast, typically growing on soil, moss, and plant debris in coniferous forests. In north-western Russia, it often fruits from July to September, with a preference for acidic soils and shaded environments. The fungus produces small to medium-sized, cup-shaped ascocarps that are dark brown to black in color, with a velvety exterior and white or pale yellow interior.
Jellylike black urn mushroom (Plectania melastoma) on mushroom show in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 27, 2017ulitsa Professora Popova, 2к3, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197022The fungus Plectania melastoma was observed in the Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia, specifically at the Botanic Gardens of the Komarov Botanical Institute in Saint Petersburg. On May 27, 2017, a jellylike black urn mushroom was showcased, highlighting its unique characteristics. Further observations revealed that Plectania melastoma typically grows in coniferous forests, favoring moist and acidic soils. The fungus was found to fruit in late spring to early summer, with the majority of sightings occurring between May and July. The distribution of Plectania melastoma in the region suggests a preference for areas with abundant rainfall and moderate temperatures, allowing it to thrive in the temperate climate of north-western Russia. Additional observations are needed to fully understand the ecological role and habits of this fungus in the region. The species' habitat and growth patterns were noted during the observation period.
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