Coral mushroom Ramaria stricta(?) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 25, 2016Synonyms: Clavaria condensata, Clavaria kewensis, Clavaria pruinella, Clavaria stricta, Clavaria syringarum, Clavariella condensata, Clavariella stricta, Corallium stricta, Lachnocladium odoratum, Merisma strictum, Ramaria concolor, Ramaria condensata, Ramaria spinulosa.
Common names: strict-branch coral, upright coral.
Russian names: Rogatik pryamoy, Ramariya zhiostkaya, Ramariya pryamaya.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Ramaria stricta, commonly known as the strict-branch coral is a coral fungus of the genus Ramaria. It has a cosmopolitan distribution, and grows on dead wood, stumps, trunks, and branches of both deciduous and coniferous trees. Its fruit body is up to 10 cm (3.9 in) tall, made of multiple slender, compact, and vertical parallel branches. Its color is typically light tan to vinaceous-brown. All parts of the mushroom will bruise when handled. There are several lookalike corals that can usually be distinguished from R. stricta by differences in coloration, bruising reaction, or microscopic features. The fungus is inedible due to its unpleasant odor and bitter taste.
Ramaria stricta is a coral fungus characterized by its slender, straight to slightly curved branches, typically 2-5 cm tall and 0.5-1.5 mm thick, with a white to cream-colored stem and pale yellow to golden brown tips. In St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, and north-western Russia, it is commonly found in coniferous and mixed forests, often growing on moss, soil, or decaying wood, particularly under spruce, pine, and fir trees. Fruiting bodies typically appear from late summer to early autumn, with a peak in September. The species is considered widespread but not abundant in the region.
The coral mushroom Ramaria stricta was observed in Sosnovka Park, Saint Petersburg, Russia on August 25, 2016. This sighting is notable as it provides evidence of the species' presence in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia. The observation suggests that R. stricta may be more widely distributed in the region than previously thought. Further study is needed to confirm the identity of the specimen and to determine the full range of its habitat and distribution in the area. The discovery of R. stricta in Sosnovka Park highlights the importance of continued exploration and documentation of fungal species in north-western Russia, which may lead to a greater understanding of the region's mycological diversity. Observations such as this one contribute to a more comprehensive picture of the distribution and ecology of R. stricta in the region.
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