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Fungi: Ascomycota: Pezizomycetes: Pezizales: Pyronemataceae: Trichophaea hemisphaerioides (Mouton) Graddon, 1960

Trichophaea hemisphaerioides

Synonyms: Humaria hemisphaerioides, Lachnea hemisphaerioides.

Russian name: Trikhofeya polusharovidnaya.

Extract from Wikipedia article: Trichophaea hemisphaerioides is a species of apothecial fungus belonging to the family Pyronemataceae. This is a European species which appears as whitish cups with brown hairs on the margin and outer surface, up to 1.5 cm across on recently burned ground, often amongst mosses such as Funaria.

AI-generated description

Trichophaea hemisphaerioides is a species of fungus in the family Pyronemataceae. It is characterized by its small to medium-sized apothecia with a hemispherical to discoid shape and yellowish-brown to reddish-brown color. In St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, and north-western Russia, Trichophaea hemisphaerioides has been found growing on soil, moss, and decaying plant material in coniferous and mixed forests. The fungus typically fruits in late summer to early autumn, with a preference for acidic soils and shaded habitats.

Photos of this mushroom from the area of St. Petersburg, Russia

Cup fungus <B>Trichophaea hemisphaerioides</B>(?) on charred wood near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, <A HREF="../date-en/2017-08-20.htm">August 20, 2017</A>
LinkCup fungus Trichophaea hemisphaerioides(?) on charred wood near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 20, 2017
Location on mapsUnnamed Road, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197758

AI-generated summary of observations

The cup fungus Trichophaea hemisphaerioides was observed growing on charred wood near Dibuny, northwest of Saint Petersburg, in Leningrad Oblast, Russia. The observation was made on August 20, 2017. This sighting suggests that the species can thrive in areas with burned or damaged wood, potentially indicating a preference for disturbed habitats. Further observations in north-western Russia may reveal more about the ecological requirements and distribution of Trichophaea hemisphaerioides in this region. The presence of this fungus in the area highlights the importance of continued exploration and documentation of fungal diversity in Leningrad Oblast and surrounding regions. This sighting contributes to a better understanding of the species' habitat preferences and geographic range, providing valuable information for mycologists and ecologists studying fungal communities in Russia. The specific characteristics of the fungus were noted during the observation.

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Acknowledgements

Russian web-forums Planeta Gribov, V Kontakte, and Griby Sredney Polosy for learning names of local mushrooms.

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