Shelf-shaped conks of Porodaedalea pini (Phellinus pini) polypore mushrooms on a pine tree in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, February 27, 2017Synonyms: Boletus pini, Cryptoderma pini, Daedalea pini, Fomes pini, Inonotus pini, Ochroporus pini, Phellinus microporus, Phellinus pini, Polyporus pini, Trametes pini, Trametites pini, Xanthochrous pini.
Common name: pine bracket.
Russian name: Sosnovaya gubka.
Porodaedalea pini is a fungal species that causes red ring rot in conifers. In St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, and north-western Russia, it has been found to infect Scots pine and other Pinus species, with fruiting bodies typically forming at the base of infected trees. The fungus is widespread in the region, with frequent sightings in forests and urban areas, and can cause significant damage to tree health and timber quality.
Shelf-shaped conks of Porodaedalea pini (Phellinus pini) polypore mushrooms on a pine tree in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, February 27, 2017
Porodaedalea pini (Phellinus pini) bracket fungus (polypore mushrooms) on a pine tree in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, February 27, 2017
Porodaedalea pini (Phellinus pini) bracket fungus (polypore mushrooms) on a pine tree in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 13, 2017
Shelf-shaped conks of Porodaedalea pini (Phellinus pini) polypore mushrooms on a pine tree in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 13, 2017
Porodaedalea pini (Phellinus pini) bracket fungus (polypore mushrooms) on a pine tree near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, April 18, 2017
Pores of Porodaedalea pini (Phellinus pini) bracket mushroom near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 15, 2019
Underside of Porodaedalea pini (Phellinus pini) bracket mushroom near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 15, 2019
Close up of Porodaedalea pini (Phellinus pini) bracket mushroom near Orekhovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 15, 2019
Shelf-shaped conks of Porodaedalea pini (Phellinus pini) polypore mushrooms on a pine tree in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk, suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 31, 2024Observations of Porodaedalea pini in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia show the fungus growing on pine trees in various locations, including Sosnovka Park and Pavlovsk Park in Saint Petersburg, as well as near Dibuny and Orekhovo. The fungus forms shelf-shaped conks or bracket fungi on the trees, with visible pores on the underside. Observations were made at different times of the year, from February to July, and in different years, from 2017 to 2024. The fungus appears to be common in the region, with multiple sightings in various locations. The observations also provide detailed images of the fungus, including close-ups of its pores and underside, allowing for a thorough documentation of its morphology. The data suggests that Porodaedalea pini is a widespread and persistent species in the area.
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