White (ivory) coral mushrooms Ramariopsis subtilis growing on dry leaves near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 1, 2018
Primorskoye Shosse, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197755Synonyms: Clavaria dichotoma, Clavaria macropus, Clavaria subtilis, Clavulinopsis dichotoma, Clavulinopsis subtilis, Ramariopsis dichotoma, Ramariopsis macropus, Ramariopsis pseudosubtilis.
Common name: slender coral.
Russian name: Ramariopsis tonkiy.
Ramariopsis subtilis is a species of fungus that belongs to the family Clavariaceae. It is characterized by its slender, whitish to pale yellowish fruiting bodies that are typically 1-4 cm tall and 0.5-1 mm thick. In St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, and north-western Russia, Ramariopsis subtilis has been found growing in moist, shaded areas with rich soil, often in association with mosses and other small vegetation. It typically fruits from late summer to early autumn, and is considered a relatively rare species in the region.
White (ivory) coral mushrooms Ramariopsis subtilis growing on dry leaves near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 1, 2018Primorskoye Shosse, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197755
White coral mushrooms Ramariopsis subtilis in a mixed forest near a road near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 1, 2018Primorskoye Shosse, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197755Observations of the fungus Ramariopsis subtilis in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia reveal its growth habits. The species has been found growing on dry leaves near Lisiy Nos, west of Saint Petersburg, on September 1, 2018. Additionally, it has been observed in a mixed forest near a road in the same area, also on September 1, 2018. In both cases, the mushrooms were white or ivory in color, characteristic of the species. The fungus appears to thrive in these environments, suggesting a tolerance for dry conditions and ability to coexist with other tree species. Further observations are needed to fully understand its ecological preferences and distribution in the region. The sightings provide valuable insights into the habitat and growth patterns of Ramariopsis subtilis in north-western Russia.
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