Cup fungi Ramsbottomia asperior(?) growing on soil on roadside near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, June 14, 2017
Unnamed Road, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197758Synonyms: Ciliaria asperior, Leucoloma asperior, Peziza asperior, Scutellinia asperior, Sphaerospora asperior.
Russian name: Ramsbottomiya sherokhovataya.
Ramsbottomia asperior is a species of fungus in the family Pyronemataceae. It has been found in St. Petersburg and Leningrad Oblast, typically growing on moist soil, decaying wood, and plant debris in coniferous and mixed forests. In north-western Russia, it often fruits from late summer to early autumn, forming small to medium-sized apothecia with a rough, warty exterior and a yellowish-brown to reddish-brown interior. The fungus is relatively rare in the region, but can be locally common in suitable habitats.
Cup fungi Ramsbottomia asperior(?) growing on soil on roadside near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, June 14, 2017Unnamed Road, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197758
Mushrooms Ramsbottomia asperior(?) growing on disturbed soil on roadside near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, June 14, 2017Unnamed Road, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197758Observations of the fungus Ramsbottomia asperior in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia reveal that it grows on soil, particularly in areas with human disturbance. On June 14, 2017, cup fungi were found growing on roadside soil near Dibuny, northwest of Saint Petersburg. The mushrooms were also observed growing on disturbed soil in the same area, suggesting a preference for soils that have been altered by human activity. The specific location and date indicate that Ramsbottomia asperior can thrive in the region's temperate climate during the summer months. The presence of these fungi in roadside areas highlights their ability to colonize and grow in environments with moderate levels of disturbance. Overall, the observations provide insight into the habitat preferences and growth patterns of Ramsbottomia asperior in north-western Russia. The species appears to be adapted to growing in soils with some level of human impact.
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