Hare's ear cup fungus (Otidea onotica) in a park of Polytechnichesky Institute (Technical University). Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 2, 2017Synonyms: Aleuria abietina, Cochlearia abietina, Discina abietina, Otidea abietina, Peziza abietina, Peziza onotica, Peziza porosa, Pseudotis abietina, Scodellina onotica.
Common name: hare's ear.
Russian names: Oslinoe ukho, Otideya oslinaya.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Otidea onotica, commonly known as hare's ear, is a species of apothecial fungus belonging to the family Pyronemataceae. This is a European species occurring singly or in small groups on soil in woodland, most often with beech trees. The fruiting body appears from spring to early autumn as a deep cup split down one side and elongated at the other side up to 10 cm in height. The colour is yellow with a pinkish tinge.
Otidea onotica is a species of fungus in the family Pyronemataceae. It is characterized by its small to medium-sized apothecia, which are 1-4 cm in diameter, with a wavy or lobed margin and a reddish-brown to brownish-yellow hymenium. In St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, and north-western Russia, Otidea onotica typically fruits in late summer to early autumn on mossy soils, grasslands, and coniferous forests, often associated with species of Pinus, Picea, and Betula. The fungus is relatively rare in the region, but can be found in areas with rich soil and moderate humidity.
Hare's ear cup fungus (Otidea onotica) in a park of Polytechnichesky Institute (Technical University). Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 2, 2017
Hare's ear fungus (Otidea onotica(?)) in Gardens of Polytechnic Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 13, 2017
Mature hare's ear fungus (Otidea onotica(?)) in Gardens of Polytechnic Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 13, 2017
Hare's ear mushrooms (Otidea onotica)(?) in Blizhnie Dubki area near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 11, 2017
Hare's ear mushroom (Otidea onotica)(?) in Blizhnie Dubki area near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 11, 2017
Hare's ear mushrooms (Otidea onotica) in Blizhnie Dubki area near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 11, 2017
Group of hare's ear mushrooms (Otidea onotica)(?) in Blizhnie Dubki area near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 11, 2017
Hare's ear mushrooms (Otidea onotica) near Shchuchye Lake near Komarovo, 25 miles north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 1, 2017
Hare's ear mushrooms (Otidea onotica) in moss near Shchuchye Lake near Komarovo, 25 miles north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 1, 2017
Hare's ear mushrooms (Otidea onotica) in a spruce forest near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2018
Hare's ear mushrooms (Otidea onotica) near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 5, 2018Observations of Otidea onotica in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia reveal the fungus grows in various habitats. In August 2017, it was found in a park and gardens of Polytechnic Institute in Saint Petersburg. Later, in September 2017, it was observed in Blizhnie Dubki area near Lisiy Nos, west of Saint Petersburg, and near Shchuchye Lake near Komarovo, 25 miles north-west of the city. The fungus grew in moss and spruce forests, often in groups. Similar observations were made in September 2018 near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north of Saint Petersburg. The fungus was found to mature over time, with some specimens displaying more pronounced characteristics than others. Overall, Otidea onotica appears to be widespread in the region, thriving in different environments and conditions.
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