Pink brain-like gelatinous fruit bodies of conifer brain mushrooms (Tremella encephala) on a fallen spruce in Tarkhovka Park, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 10, 2021
Unnamed Road, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197701Synonyms: Naematelia encephala, Naematelia encephaliformis, Naematelia rubiformis, Tremella encephaliformis, Tremella rubiformis.
Common name: conifer brain.
Russian names: Drozhalka mozgovaya, Drozhalka mozgovidnaya.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Naematelia encephala (synonym Tremella encephala) is a species of fungus producing pink, brain-like, gelatinous basidiocarps (fruit bodies). It is widespread in north temperate regions and is parasitic on another species of fungus (Stereum sanguinolentum) that grows on dead attached and recently fallen branches of conifers. In the UK, its recommended English name is conifer brain.
Tremella encephala is a jelly fungus that grows on decaying wood, typically appearing as a brain-like or lobed gelatinous mass. In St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, and north-western Russia, it has been found in coniferous and mixed forests, often on fallen trunks or stumps of spruce, fir, and pine trees. It is commonly associated with fungi such as Peniophora and Stereum, and can be found fruiting from summer to autumn, particularly after rainy periods. The fungus is widely distributed in the region, including in urban parks and forests near St. Petersburg.
Pink brain-like gelatinous fruit bodies of conifer brain mushrooms (Tremella encephala) on a fallen spruce in Tarkhovka Park, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 10, 2021Unnamed Road, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197701
Gelatinous fruit bodies of conifer brain mushrooms (Tremella encephala) on a fallen spruce near Peschanaya Street in Tarkhovka Park, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 10, 2021Peschanaya Ulitsa, 1, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197701
Close-up of pink gelatinous fruit bodies of conifer brain mushrooms (Tremella encephala) on a fallen spruce in Tarkhovka Park, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 10, 2021Peschanaya Ulitsa, 1, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197701
Mature fruit bodies of conifer brain mushrooms (Tremella encephala) on a fallen spruce in Tarkhovka Park, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 10, 2021Peschanaya Ulitsa, 1, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197701
Mature brain-like fruit bodies of conifer brain mushrooms (Tremella encephala) on a fallen spruce in Tarkhovka Park, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 10, 2021Peschanaya Ulitsa, 1, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197701Observations of Tremella encephala in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia reveal the fungus grows on fallen spruces. In Tarkhovka Park, west of Saint Petersburg, pink brain-like gelatinous fruit bodies were found on May 10, 2021. The fruit bodies were observed on multiple fallen spruces, with some appearing mature and others in close-up views showcasing their gelatinous texture. The fungus was spotted near Peschanaya Street and throughout the park, indicating a presence in the area. The observations highlight the species' preference for coniferous substrates, specifically fallen spruces, and its ability to thrive in the region's environment. The fruit bodies' brain-like appearance and pink coloration were consistently noted across the observations.
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