Tubaria conspersa - Тубария обсыпанная - Conspicuous Tubaria

Tubaria conspersa - Тубария обсыпанная - Conspicuous Tubaria - Bemerkenswerte Tubaria 9/4/22—9/14/23

Tubaria conspersa, commonly known as the Conspicuous Tubaria, is a small mushroom species belonging to the Tubariaceae family. The fruiting body of this fungus is characterized by a reddish-brown cap that measures 1-3 cm in diameter, with a smooth or slightly fibrillose surface. The cap is convex when young, becoming flatter with age, and sometimes features a small central umbo. The gills are adnate to adnexed and are pale brown to cinnamon in color, while the stipe is slender, measuring 2-6 cm long and 0.1-0.3 cm thick, and is often reddish-brown at the base, fading to a paler color towards the apex. Tubaria conspersa produces a brown spore print, and its spores are elliptical to almond-shaped, measuring 7-9 x 4-5 µm. The spores are smooth to slightly roughened and have a thickened cell wall. This species is primarily saprotrophic, decomposing dead leaves and twigs, and can often be found growing in clusters. Tubaria conspersa prefers deciduous woodland habitats or areas rich in decaying organic material, such as leaf litter and rotting wood. The Conspicuous Tubaria is a widespread species, occurring across Europe and North America, and has been observed in other parts of the world as well. Although Tubaria conspersa is not considered to be of significant culinary or medicinal value, it plays an important role in the decomposition of organic material and nutrient recycling within ecosystems. The fruiting bodies of Tubaria conspersa usually appear during late summer and autumn, with peak fruiting occurring in September and October. Tubaria conspersa is not considered to be a threatened species, but it can be affected by habitat loss and changes in environmental conditions, such as pollution and climate change. It is important to be cautious when identifying small brown mushrooms like Tubaria conspersa, as there are many similar-looking species that can be difficult to differentiate without microscopic examination.