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The representative of the Ascomycete department of the Sumner geopor is known under several Latin names: Sepultaria sumneriana, Lachnea sumneriana, Peziza sumneriana, Sarcosphaera sumneriana. It grows from the southern regions to the European part of the Russian Federation, the main cluster is in Siberia. An exotic-looking earthen mushroom is not used for gastronomic purposes.
What does the Geopore of Sumner look like?
The Sumner geopore forms a fruiting body that does not have a leg. The initial stage of development takes place under the topsoil. Young specimens of spherical shape, as they grow, appear on the surface of the soil in the form of a dome. By the time they ripen, they completely leave the ground and open up.
The external characteristics are as follows:
- fruiting body in diameter - 5-7 cm, height - up to 5 cm;
- shape in the form of a bowl with serrated curved rounded edges, does not open up to a prone state;
- the walls are thick, brittle;
- the surface of the outer part is brown or dark beige with a dense, long and narrow pile, especially pronounced in young representatives;
- the inner part is glossy with a smooth spore-bearing layer, cream or white with a gray tint;
- the pulp is light, dense, dry, brittle;
- the spores are rather large, white.
Where does Sumner Geopora grow
The species is classified as spring mushrooms, the initial formation of fruiting bodies occurs in mid-March, if the spring is cold, then this is the first half of April.
It is found in the European part and the southern regions of the Russian Federation. In Crimea, single specimens can be seen in mid-February. Forms symbiosis only with cedar. It grows in small groups in conifers or city alleys where this coniferous tree species is found.
Among the Ascomycetes, the Sumner Geopore is the largest representative. It differs from the pine geopore in size.
There is a similar representative in symbiosis only with pine. Distributed in the southern climatic zone, found mainly in the Crimea. Fruiting in winter, the mushroom appears on the surface in January or February. The small fruit body is dark brown with less pronounced ragged teeth along the edge. The central part is inside a black or brown shade. Refers to inedible mushrooms. Therefore, there is no need to distinguish between representatives.
Is it possible to eat the Geopore Sumner
No toxicity information available. Fruiting bodies are small, the pulp is fragile, rather tough in adult specimens, does not represent nutritional value. A mushroom with a complete lack of taste, it is dominated by the smell of rotten coniferous litter or the soil on which it grows, belongs to the group of inedible species.
Conclusion
Geopora Sumner grows only under cedars and is characterized by an exotic appearance. Does not represent gastronomic value, belongs to the category of inedible mushrooms, is not used for food processing. Fruiting in early spring, appears in small groups.
