Earthfan mushrooms Thelephora caryophyllea between Oselki and Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 13, 2024
Токсовское городское поселение, Всеволожский район, Ленинградская область, Северо-Западный федеральный округ, РоссияSynonyms: Auricularia caryophyllea, Clavaria flabellaris, Craterella caryophyllea, Helvella caryophyllea, Hyphoderma lintaceum, Merisma flabellare, Merulius caryophylleus, Phylacteria caryophyllea, Phylacteria laciniata, Scyphopilus caryophylleus, Stereum laciniatum, Thelephora flabellaris, Thelephora laciniata, Thelephora radiata.
Common names: clove earth-fan or carnation earthfan, carnation earthfan.
Russian names: Telefora gvozdichnaya, Telefora gvozdichnaya, Telefora gvozdikovaya.
Thelephora caryophyllea is a species of fungus that belongs to the family Thelephoraceae. It is characterized by its leathery, wavy, or lobed fruiting body that ranges in color from brown to black. In St. Petersburg and Leningrad Oblast, it has been found growing on the ground in coniferous and mixed forests, often associated with spruce and pine trees. In north-western Russia, Thelephora caryophyllea typically fruits from August to October, with a preference for acidic soils and shaded areas.
Earthfan mushrooms Thelephora caryophyllea between Oselki and Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 13, 2024Токсовское городское поселение, Всеволожский район, Ленинградская область, Северо-Западный федеральный округ, РоссияEarthfan mushrooms Thelephora caryophyllea were observed growing in a wooded area between Oselki and Toksovo, north of Saint Petersburg, on August 13, 2024. The fungi were found in a cluster, with multiple fruiting bodies emerging from the ground. The caps were funnel-shaped, ranging in color from pale brown to darker brown, with wavy or lobed margins. The stipes were slender and cylindrical, matching the cap color. The gills were decurrent, forked, and pale brown. The mushrooms were growing in a mixed forest with coniferous and deciduous trees, in an area with rich soil and moderate humidity. Similar observations of T. caryophyllea have been reported in other parts of Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia, indicating that the species is widely distributed in the region. The habitat and characteristics of the observed mushrooms are consistent with previous descriptions of the species.
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