Horse mushrooms (Agaricus arvensis(?)) on a lawn at the corner of Kurchatova and Politekhnicheskaya streets. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 13, 2017
ul. Kurchatova, 28, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 194021Synonyms: Agaricus exquisitus, Agaricus fissuratus, Agaricus leucotrichus, Fungus arvensis, Pratella arvensis, Psalliota arvensis, Psalliota campestris, Psalliota fissurata, Psalliota leucotricha.
Common name: horse mushroom.
Russian names: Shampinon polevoy, Shampinon obyknovennyy, Shampinon trotuarnyy.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Agaricus arvensis, commonly known as the horse mushroom, is a mushroom of the genus Agaricus.
Agaricus arvensis, also known as the horse mushroom, is a species of edible fungus found in fields, meadows, and along roadsides. In St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, and north-western Russia, it typically grows from July to October, often in association with coniferous or deciduous trees. The cap is 4-10 cm in diameter, hemispherical to convex, and light brown to golden brown, while the gills are free, crowded, and pinkish-brown. It has a characteristic almond-like odor and taste. Fruit bodies are commonly found in groups or rings in rich soil with abundant organic matter.
Horse mushrooms (Agaricus arvensis(?)) on a lawn at the corner of Kurchatova and Politekhnicheskaya streets. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 13, 2017ul. Kurchatova, 28, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 194021
Group of horse mushrooms (Agaricus arvensis(?)) on a lawn in Gardens of Polytechnic Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 13, 2017ul. Kurchatova, 28, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 194021Observations of Agaricus arvensis in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia reveal its presence in urban areas. On August 13, 2017, horse mushrooms were spotted on a lawn at the corner of Kurchatova and Politekhnicheskaya streets in Saint Petersburg. Another group was found on a lawn in Gardens of Polytechnic Institute, also in Saint Petersburg. These sightings suggest that Agaricus arvensis can thrive in manicured lawns and urban parks. The fungus appears to be tolerant of human activity and can grow in areas with maintained grass. The observations were made during the summer month of August, indicating that this species may fruit during the warmer months in north-western Russia. The presence of Agaricus arvensis in these areas highlights its adaptability to different environments. Further study could provide more insight into its habitat preferences and distribution.
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