Ramaria rubella (Schaeff.) R.H. Petersen -the first record in Central and Eastern Europe

Abstract

Ramaria rubella (Schaeff.) R.H. Petersen is a very rare species in Europe. Until now it was known only from a few countries. A new site in Poland is the first record from Central and Eastern Europe. Ramaria rubella (subgen. Lentoratnaria) belongs to xylobiontic species connected with coniferous woods. The paper includes detailed description of carpophores and microscopic features, distribution and synonyms.